Pilate Washes His Hands

Matthew 27:24–26

²⁴So 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.” ²⁵All the people answered, “May his blood be on us, and on our children!” ²⁶Then he released to them Barabbas, but Jesus he flogged and delivered to be crucified.