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Matthew 27:21

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But the governor answered and said unto them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas.

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Matthew 27:21 in other translations

But the governor answered them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?”
They said, “Barabbas!”

Matthew 27:21 · World English Bible

Matthew 27:21 in context

  1. 19And while he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
  2. 20Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
  3. 21But the governor answered and said unto them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas.
  4. 22Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I do unto Jesus who is called Christ? They all say, Let him be crucified.
  5. 23And he said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified.