Luke 23:16-20

Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”

[Now he was obligated to release to them at the feast one prisoner.]

But they cried out all together, saying, “Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas!”

(He was one who had been thrown into prison for a revolt that took place in the city, and for murder.)

But Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again,