Barabbas or Jesus?

Matthew 27

Matthew 27:15 Now on the solemn day, the procurator was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whomever they wished.

Matthew 27:16 And at that time, he had a notorious prisoner, who was called Barabbas.

Matthew 27:17 Therefore, having been gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Who is it that you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?”

Matthew 27:18 For he knew that it was out of envy they had handed him over.

Matthew 27:19 But as he was sitting in the place for the tribunal, his wife sent to him, saying: “It is nothing to you, and he is just. For I have experienced many things today through a vision for his sake.”

Matthew 27:20 But the leaders of the priests and the elders persuaded the people, so that they would ask for Barabbas, and so that Jesus would perish.

Matthew 27:21 Then, in response, the procurator said to them, “Which of the two do you want to be released to you?” But they said to him, “Barabbas.”

Matthew 27:22 Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do about Jesus, who is called Christ?” They all said, “Let him be crucified.”

Matthew 27:23 The procurator said to them, “But what evil has he done?” But they cried out all the more, saying, “Let him be crucified.”