'Penalty' in the Bible

Though they found no grounds for the death penalty, they asked Pilate to have Him killed.

If, however, I have done wrong and have committed any offence for which I deserve to die, I do not ask to be excused that penalty. But if there is no truth in what these men allege against me, no one has the right to give me up to them as a favour. I appeal to Caesar."

They examined me and wanted to let me go because there was no reason for me to receive the death penalty in my case.