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16 At that time there was a man in prison, named Barabbas,[a] who was ·known to be very bad [well known; notorious]. 17 When the people gathered, Pilate said, “Whom do you want me to set free: Barabbas[b] or Jesus who is called the ·Christ [Messiah]?” 18 [L For] Pilate knew that they turned Jesus in to him because they were jealous.

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  1. Matthew 27:16 Barabbas Some Greek copies read “Jesus Barabbas.”
  2. Matthew 27:17 Barabbas Some Greek copies read “Jesus Barabbas.”

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