²⁴ When Pilate saw that he ·could do nothing about this [was getting nowhere; was gaining nothing] and that a riot was starting, he took some water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. Then he said, “I am ·not guilty [innocent] of this man’s ·death [^Lblood]. ·You are the ones who are causing it [It is your responsibility now; or Take care of it yourselves]!”