Matthew 27:24
American Standard Version
So when Pilate saw that he prevailed nothing, but rather that a tumult was arising, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man; see ye to it.
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Matthew 27:24 in other translations
So when Pilate saw that nothing was being gained, but rather that a disturbance was starting, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this righteous person. You see to it.”
Matthew 27:24 in context
- 22Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I do unto Jesus who is called Christ? They all say, Let him be crucified.
- 23And he said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified.
- 24So when Pilate saw that he prevailed nothing, but rather that a tumult was arising, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man; see ye to it.
- 25And all the people answered and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.
- 26Then released he unto them Barabbas; but Jesus he scourged and delivered to be crucified.