20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Bar·abʹbas,+ but to have Jesus put to death.+ 21 In response the governor said to them: “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said: “Bar·abʹbas.”

14 and said to them: “You brought this man to me as one inciting the people to revolt. Now look! I examined him in front of you but found in this man no grounds for the charges you are bringing against him.+

18 But the whole crowd shouted out: “Do away with this man,* and release Bar·abʹbas to us!”+