Matthew 27:16-18

Worldwide English (New Testament)

¹⁶ In the prison at that time was a very bad man named Barabbas.

¹⁷ So while the people were there Pilate asked them, `Which one do you want me to let free for you, Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?'

¹⁸ Pilate knew that the chief priests did not like Jesus. He knew that was why they had brought Jesus to him.