Barabbas is Released

Were he for Caesar's justice. Don't you hear how many charges they bring against you? Don't you want to answer to a single charge? Very well. Have it as you choose. Let the people decide. Bring prisoner Barabbas. Your Passover custom will allow you all to secure the release of one prisoner. Here are two. Barabbas, a notorious criminal, or this man here? Who stands before you. Who do you want me to release for you? Barabbas, the criminal? Or Jesus, who is called Christ? Barabbas! Barabbas! I bring a message. It's your wife who sends me urgently. Tell me. Tell me openly right here. I have no time. I'm busy. She's telling you. Please have nothing to do with this innocent man. I suffered much in a dream. Last night because of him. Which one do you want me to release for you? Barabbas! Barabbas! Barabbas! What then shall I do with Jesus, this person called the King of the Jews? To the cross! Crucify him! To the cross! Crucify him! Tell me why. Say what evil the man has done that justifies the cross. Crucify him! Crucify! Crucify! Crucify! Crucify! Crucify! Crucify! Listen. Let him be crucified. Fetch a bowl of water. I am innocent of this man's blood. And then, Are you not loyal to Caesar? Remove his chains. Let him go. Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! Thank you. Thank you. Freedom! Freedom! I'm Free! [Cheers] Flog him now. Then the cross. [Boo!]