Matt.27.24

Matthew 27:24

KJV

When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

Pilate Washes His Hands

Cross References

Deuteronomy 21:6

KJV

And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:

Atonement for an Unsolved Murder

Matthew 26:5

KJV

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

The Plot to Kill Jesus

Matthew 27:4

KJV

Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

Judas Hangs Himself

Matthew 27:19

KJV

When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas

Matthew 27:23

KJV

And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.