Matthew 27:16
They had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
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Matthew 27:15
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner whom they desired.
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Matthew 27:18
For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
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Matthew 27:19
While 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.”
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Matthew 27:20
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
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