Matthew 27:19-21

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¹⁹ While he was presiding in the court, his wife sent a message to him.

“Don’t have anything to do with that man,” she said. “He’s innocent! I’ve had a really bad time today in a dream, all because of him.”

²⁰ The high priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas, and to have Jesus killed. ²¹ So when the governor came back to them again, and asked, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” they said, “Barabbas!”