Matthew 27:21

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

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

Matthew 27:21 — American Standard Version

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Context — Matthew 27

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

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.

20Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

21But the governor answered and said unto them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas.

22Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I do unto Jesus who is called Christ? They all say, Let him be crucified.

23And he said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified.

24So when Pilate saw that he prevailed nothing, but rather that a tumult was arising, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man; see ye [to it].

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