“And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.”
Matthew 27:16 (KJV) |
Matthew 27:16
From Matthew 27, in the Book of Matthew (New Testament).
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And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
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Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
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And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
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Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
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For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.