Matthew 27:12-13, 20, 41-42, 62-63
Matthew 27:12-13 NIV
When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Then Pilate asked him, “Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?”
Matthew 27:20 NIV
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed.