Matthew 27:24 - King James Bible with Strong NumbersG1161 When G4091 Pilate G1492 saw [G5631] G3754 that G5623 he could prevail [G5719] G3762 nothing G235 , but G3123 that rather G2351 a tumult G1096 was made [G5736] G2983 , he took [G5631] G5204 water G633 , and washed [G5668] G5495 his hands G561 before G3793 the multitude G3004 , saying [G5723] G1510 , I am [G5748] G121 innocent G575 of G129 the blood G5127 of this G1342 just person G3700 : see [G5695] G5210 ye to it . See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769When 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionSo when Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but rather that a riot was about to break out, he took water and washed his hands in the presence of the crowd, saying, I am not guilty of nor responsible for this righteous Man's blood; see to it yourselves. [Deut. 21:6-9; Ps. 26:6.] See the chapterAmerican 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. See the chapterCommon English BiblePilate saw that he was getting nowhere and that a riot was starting. So he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I’m innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It’s your problem.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionThen Pilate, seeing that he was able to accomplish nothing, but that a greater tumult was occurring, taking water, washed his hands in the sight of the people, saying: "I am innocent of the blood of this just man. See to it yourselves." See the chapter |