37 and saying, e“If you are fthe King of the Jews, save yourself!” 38 gThere was also an inscription over him,1 “This is fthe King of the Jews.”
2 saying, “Where is he who has been born lking of the Jews? For we saw mhis star when it rose1 and have come to nworship him.”
39 oBut you have a custom that I should release one man for you at the Passover. So do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”
3 They came up to him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and struck him with their hands.
