Matthew 27:24

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

When Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, 'I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    When Pilate saw that he could nothing prevail, but 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 to it yourselves.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    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].

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    When Pilate sawe that he prevayled nothinge but that moare busines was made he toke water and wasshed his hondes before ye people sayinge: I am innocent of the bloud of this iuste person and that ye shall se.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    So whan Pilate sawe, that he coude not helpe, but that there was a greater vproure, he toke water, and wasshed his handes before the people, and sayde: I am vngiltie of ye bloude of this righteous man. Se ye therto.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    When Pilate saw that he auailed nothing, but that more tumult was made, he tooke water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this iust man: looke you to it.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    When Pilate sawe that he coulde preuayle nothyng, but that more busynesse was made, he toke water, and washed his handes before the people, saying: I am innocent of the blood of this iust person, see ye to it.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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].

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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;'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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'.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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] .

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So when Pilate saw that he was able to do nothing, but that trouble was working up, he took water and, washing his hands before the people, said, The blood of this upright man is not on my hands: you are responsible.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Jesus is Condemned and Mocked When Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but that instead a riot was starting, he took some water, washed his hands before the crowd and said,“I am innocent of this man’s blood. You take care of it yourselves!”

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 27:4 : 4 He said, 'I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.' But they replied, 'What is that to us? You take care of it.'
  • Ps 26:6 : 6 I will wash my hands in innocence, and I will go around Your altar, Lord,
  • Deut 21:6-8 : 6 All the elders of the city nearest to the slain person shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley, 7 and they shall declare, ‘Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it. 8 LORD, make atonement for Your people Israel, whom You have redeemed, and do not hold the guilt of innocent blood against Your people Israel.’ And the bloodshed will be atoned for.
  • Matt 26:5 : 5 But they said, "Not during the feast, so that there won't be a riot among the people."
  • Job 9:30-31 : 30 Even if I washed myself with snow and cleansed my hands with soap, 31 You would plunge me into a pit, and even my clothes would abhor me.
  • Jer 2:27 : 27 They say to a tree, ‘You are my father,’ and to a stone, ‘You gave birth to me.’ They have turned their backs to me and not their faces. Yet in their time of trouble, they will say, ‘Arise and save us!’
  • Jer 2:35 : 35 Yet you say, 'I am innocent; surely his anger has turned away from me.' But I will bring you to judgment because you say, 'I have not sinned.'
  • Matt 27:9 : 9 Then what was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: 'They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price set on Him by the people of Israel,'
  • Matt 27:19 : 19 While he was seated on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him, saying, 'Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered greatly today in a dream because of Him.'
  • Matt 27:54 : 54 When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, 'Truly this was the Son of God!'
  • John 19:4 : 4 Pilate went outside again and said to them, "Look, I am bringing him out to you so that you may know that I find no basis for a charge against him."
  • Acts 3:14 : 14 You denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked for a murderer to be granted to you.
  • 2 Cor 5:21 : 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
  • 1 Pet 3:18 : 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh but made alive in the Spirit.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Matt 27:25-26
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    79%

    25And all the people answered, 'His blood be on us and on our children!'

    26Then he released Barabbas to them; but after having Jesus flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.

  • Matt 27:4
    78%

    4He said, 'I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.' But they replied, 'What is that to us? You take care of it.'

  • Matt 27:19-23
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    78%

    19While he was seated on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him, saying, 'Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered greatly today in a dream because of Him.'

    20But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.

    21The governor asked them, 'Which of the two do you want me to release to you?' They answered, 'Barabbas.'

    22Pilate said to them, 'Then what should I do with Jesus, who is called the Christ?' They all said, 'Let Him be crucified!'

    23But he said, 'Why? What evil has He done?' Yet they kept shouting all the more, 'Let Him be crucified!'

  • Luke 23:3-4
    2 verses
    76%

    3So Pilate asked Him, 'Are You the King of the Jews?' Jesus answered, 'You say so.'

    4Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, 'I find no guilt in this man.'

  • John 19:4-6
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    74%

    4Pilate went outside again and said to them, "Look, I am bringing him out to you so that you may know that I find no basis for a charge against him."

    5Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Behold the man!"

    6When the chief priests and the officers saw him, they shouted, "Crucify him! Crucify him!" Pilate responded, "Take him yourselves and crucify him; I find no charge against him."

  • Luke 23:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

    13Pilate then called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people.

    14and said to them, 'You brought this man to me as one who is misleading the people. Now look, after examining Him in your presence, I have found no basis for your charges against Him.

  • Mark 15:12
    73%

    12Pilate asked them a second time, 'Then what do you want me to do with the one you call the King of the Jews?'

  • Mark 15:14-15
    2 verses
    73%

    14Pilate asked them, 'Why? What wrong has He done?' But they shouted all the more, 'Crucify Him!'

    15Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. After having Jesus flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.

  • Luke 23:20-25
    6 verses
    72%

    20Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again.

    21But they kept shouting, 'Crucify Him! Crucify Him!'

    22For the third time he asked them, 'Why? What evil has this man done? I have found no reason for a death sentence. Therefore, I will punish Him and release Him.'

    23But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And their voices prevailed.

    24So Pilate decided to grant their demand.

    25He released the one they asked for, who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he handed Jesus over to their will.

  • Mark 15:9
    72%

    9Pilate answered them, 'Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?''

  • Mark 15:4
    72%

    4So Pilate questioned Him again, 'Aren’t You going to answer anything? See how many charges they’re bringing against You.'

  • John 18:35
    72%

    35Pilate replied, 'Am I a Jew? Your own people and the chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?'

  • John 19:21-22
    2 verses
    72%

    21The chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, "Do not write, 'The King of the Jews,' but that this man said, 'I am the King of the Jews.'"

    22Pilate answered, "What I have written, I have written."

  • John 18:38-39
    2 verses
    72%

    38'What is truth?' Pilate asked. After he said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, 'I find no basis for a charge against him.'

    39'But it is your custom that I release one prisoner to you at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release the King of the Jews?'

  • John 18:29
    72%

    29So Pilate went out to them and asked, 'What charge do you bring against this man?'

  • Matt 27:17
    71%

    17So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, 'Whom do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Christ?'

  • Matt 27:2
    71%

    2They tied Him up, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pontius Pilate, the governor.

  • Matt 27:12-13
    2 verses
    71%

    12While He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.

    13Then Pilate said to Him, 'Do you not hear how many charges they bring against You?'

  • Deut 21:7
    70%

    7and they shall declare, ‘Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it.

  • John 19:10-15
    6 verses
    70%

    10Pilate said to him, "Are you not speaking to me? Do you not know that I have the authority to crucify you and the authority to release you?"

    11Jesus answered, "You would have no authority over me unless it had been given to you from above. Therefore, the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.

    12Because of this, Pilate tried to release him. But the Jews kept shouting, "If you release this man, you are not a friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar."

    13So Pilate, when he heard this statement, brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called The Stone Pavement, which in Aramaic is called Gabbatha.

    14It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. He said to the Jews, "Here is your king!"

    15But they shouted, "Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Shall I crucify your king?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but Caesar."

  • John 18:31
    70%

    31Pilate told them, 'Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.' 'It’s not lawful for us to put anyone to death,' the Jewish leaders replied.

  • Luke 13:1
    70%

    1At that time, some people were present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.

  • Ps 26:6
    70%

    6I will wash my hands in innocence, and I will go around Your altar, Lord,

  • Mark 15:2
    69%

    2Pilate questioned Him, 'Are You the King of the Jews?' Jesus replied, 'You say so.'

  • John 19:8
    69%

    8When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid.

  • John 19:1
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    1Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged.

  • Luke 23:6
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    6When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.