Matthew 27:22 net — Pilate said to them,“Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?” They all said,“Crucify him!”

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"Pilate said to them,“Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?” They all said,“Crucify him!”"

— Matthew 27:22, NET Bible

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Matthew 27 — Context

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As he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him:“Have nothing to do with that innocent man; I have suffered greatly as a result of a dream about him today.”

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But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed.

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The governor asked them,“Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said,“Barabbas!”

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Pilate said to them,“Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?” They all said,“Crucify him!”

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He asked,“Why? What wrong has he done?” But they shouted more insistently,“Crucify him!”

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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!”

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In reply all the people said,“Let his blood be on us and on our children!”

Matthew 27:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:22 say?
Matthew 27:22 in the NET Bible reads: “Pilate said to them,“Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?” They all said,“Crucify him!””
Where is Matthew 27:22 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 22.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:22.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:22 in?
Matthew 27:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 27:22?
Matthew 27:22 reads (NET): “Pilate said to them,“Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?” They all said,“Crucify him!”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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