Read Full ChapterWhen Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.”
World English Bible (WEB)
When{G1161} Pilate{G4091} saw{G1492}{(G5631)} that{G3754} he could prevail{G5623}{(G5719)} nothing{G3762}, but{G235} that rather{G3123} a tumult{G2351} was made{G1096}{(G5736)}, he took{G2983}{(G5631)} water{G5204}, and washed{G633}{(G5668)} his hands{G5495} before{G561} the multitude{G3793}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, I am{G1510}{(G5748)} innocent{G121} of{G575} the blood{G129} of this{G5127} just person{G1342}: see{G3700}{(G5695)} ye{G5210} to it.
Strong's King James
(24) Now when Pilate saw that nothing was gained but rather a riot was starting, he took water, washing his hands before the crowd, saying, "I'm innocent of this blood! See, yourselves."
The F.O.G
[24] When Pilate saw he was getting nowhere and a riot was brewing, he performed a symbolic act that would haunt him forever. He took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, declaring, "I am innocent of this Man's blood. The responsibility is yours!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Pilate having seen that it profiteth nothing, but rather a tumult is made, having taken water, he did wash the hands before the multitude, saying, ‘I am innocent from the blood of this righteous one; ye—ye shall see;’
Young's Literal Translation
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