Matthew 27:24LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 24 of 66
"When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye ."
In context
22Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
23And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
24When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye .
25Then answered all the people, and said, His blood on us, and on our children.
26Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered to be crucified.