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 Here the word "they" refers to the Jewish people and their religious leaders in Jerusalem. The word him" here refers to Jesus.
 
-# they found no reason for death
+# they found no reason for the death penalty
 
-"they did not find any reason why anyone should kill Jesus"
+It is implied that they found no legal reason for Jesus to be put to death. Alternate translation: "they found no legal reason for Jesus to be killed" or "they found no legal reason to kill Jesus"
 
 # they asked Pilate