it's literally in the bible. > matthew 27:22-26 22 pilate responded, then what should i do with jesus who is called the messiah? they shouted back, crucify him! 23 why? pilate demanded. what crime has he committed? but the mob roared even louder, crucify him! 24 pilate saw that he wasnt getting anywhere and that a riot was developing. so he sent for a bowl of water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, i am innocent of this mans blood. the responsibility is yours! 25 and all the people yelled back, we will take responsibility for his deathwe and our children! 26 so pilate released barabbas to them. he ordered jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the roman soldiers to be crucified.
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