Matthew 27:18

English Standard Version

18 For he knew that it was out of envy that they had delivered him up. (Joh 12:19)

New International Version

18 For he knew it was out of self-interest that they had handed Jesus over to him.

New International Reader’s Version

18 Pilate knew that the leaders wanted to get their own way. He knew this was why they had handed Jesus over to him.

King James Version

18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.