1
Immediately, in the morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council; and they bound Jesus, led Him away, and delivered Him to Pilate.
2
Then Pilate asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?" He answered and said to him, "It is as you say."
3
And the chief priests accused Him of many things, but He answered nothing.
4
Then Pilate asked Him again, saying, "Do You answer nothing? See how many things they testify against You!"
5
But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate marveled.
6
Now at the feast he was accustomed to releasing one prisoner to them, whomever they requested.
7
And there was one named Barabbas, who was chained with his fellow rebels; they had committed murder in the rebellion.