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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 · World English Bible

Matthew 27:24 in context

  1. 22Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I do unto Jesus who is called Christ? They all say, Let him be crucified.
  2. 23And he said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified.
  3. 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.
  4. 25And all the people answered and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.
  5. 26Then released he unto them Barabbas; but Jesus he scourged and delivered to be crucified.