The Fate of the Innocent

"A third time he said to them, 'Why? What evil has he done?

I have found no guilt in him deserving death. I will therefore punish and release

him.' But they were urgent, demanding with loud cries that he should be crucified,

and their voices prevailed. So Pilate decided that their demand should be granted.

He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder,

for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus over to their will." If this is the fate

of the innocent, then imagine what happens to the guilty. If this is the punishment for the innocent,

perfect, righteous Jesus, then imagine the punishment for those guilty of sin who