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Matthew · Chapter 27

Matthew 27:21

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

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Before · Matthew 27:19–20

19While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of him.” 20Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.

21But the governor answered them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!”

After · Matthew 27:22–23

22Pilate said to them, “What then shall I do to Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Let him be crucified!” 23But the governor said, “Why? What evil has he done?” But they cried out exceedingly, saying, “Let him be crucified!”

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