So Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they requested.
Luke 23:24
Surrounding context
23:23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed.
23:24 So Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they requested.
23:25 And he released to them the one they requested, who for rebellion and murder had been thrown into prison; but he delivered Jesus to their will.