MATTHEW 27:15-26 (selected verses)
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Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished. And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” For he knew that they had handed Him over because of envy. . . . But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. . . . Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified.