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Matthew 27:12-26
New American Standard Bible
Matthew 27:12-26
New American Standard Bible
12 And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, (A)He did not offer any answer. 13 Then Pilate *said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they are testifying against You?” 14 And still (B)He did not answer him in regard to even a single [a]charge, so the governor was greatly amazed.
15 (C)Now at the Passover Feast the governor was accustomed to release for the [b]people any one prisoner whom they wanted. 16 And at that time they were holding a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. 17 So when the people gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you: Barabbas, or Jesus (D)who is called Christ?” 18 For he knew that it was because of envy that [c]they had handed Him over.
19 And (E)while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, “See that you have nothing to do with that (F)righteous Man; for [d]last night I suffered greatly (G)in a dream because of Him.” 20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to (H)ask for Barabbas, and to put Jesus to death. 21 And the governor [e]said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.” 22 Pilate *said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus (I)who is called Christ?” They all *said, “[f]Crucify Him!” 23 But he said, “Why, what evil has He done?” Yet they kept shouting all the more, saying, “[g]Crucify Him!”
24 Now when Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but rather that (J)a riot was starting, he took water and (K)washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of (L)this Man’s blood; (M)you yourselves shall see.” 25 And all the people replied, “(N)His blood shall be on us and on our children!” 26 Then he released Barabbas [h]for them; but after having Jesus (O)flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.
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- Matthew 27:14 Lit word
- Matthew 27:15 Lit crowd
- Matthew 27:18 I.e., the Jewish leaders
- Matthew 27:19 Lit today
- Matthew 27:21 Lit answering, said to them
- Matthew 27:22 Lit Have Him crucified
- Matthew 27:23 Lit Have Him crucified
- Matthew 27:26 Or to them
Matthew 27:12-26
New International Version
Matthew 27:12-26
New International Version
12 When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer.(A) 13 Then Pilate asked him, “Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?”(B) 14 But Jesus made no reply,(C) not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor.
15 Now it was the governor’s custom at the festival to release a prisoner(D) chosen by the crowd. 16 At that time they had a well-known prisoner whose name was Jesus[a] Barabbas. 17 So when the crowd had gathered, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”(E) 18 For he knew it was out of self-interest that they had handed Jesus over to him.
19 While Pilate was sitting on the judge’s seat,(F) his wife sent him this message: “Don’t have anything to do with that innocent(G) man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream(H) because of him.”
20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed.(I)
21 “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor.
“Barabbas,” they answered.
22 “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?”(J) Pilate asked.
They all answered, “Crucify him!”
23 “Why? What crime has he committed?” asked Pilate.
But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!”
24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar(K) was starting, he took water and washed his hands(L) in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,”(M) he said. “It is your responsibility!”(N)
25 All the people answered, “His blood is on us and on our children!”(O)
26 Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged,(P) and handed him over to be crucified.
Footnotes
- Matthew 27:16 Many manuscripts do not have Jesus; also in verse 17.
Mark 15:4-15
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Mark 15:4-15
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4 But Pilate questioned Him again, saying, “Do You offer nothing in answer? See how many charges they are bringing against You!” 5 But Jesus (A)said nothing further in answer, so Pilate was amazed.
6 (B)Now at the Passover Feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested. 7 And the one named Barabbas had been imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder in the revolt. 8 And the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to do as he had been accustomed to do for them. 9 Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?” 10 For he was aware that the chief priests had handed Him over because of envy. 11 But the chief priests stirred up the crowd (C)to ask him to release Barabbas for them instead. 12 And responding again, Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Him whom you call the King of the Jews?” 13 They shouted [a]back, “Crucify Him!” 14 But Pilate said to them, “Why, what [b]evil has He done?” But they shouted all the more, “Crucify Him!” 15 Intent on satisfying the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas for them, and after having Jesus (D)flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.
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- Mark 15:13 Or again
- Mark 15:14 Or crime has He committed
Mark 15:4-15
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Mark 15:4-15
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4 So again Pilate asked him, “Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they are accusing you of.”
5 But Jesus still made no reply,(A) and Pilate was amazed.
6 Now it was the custom at the festival to release a prisoner whom the people requested. 7 A man called Barabbas was in prison with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the uprising. 8 The crowd came up and asked Pilate to do for them what he usually did.
9 “Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?”(B) asked Pilate, 10 knowing it was out of self-interest that the chief priests had handed Jesus over to him. 11 But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have Pilate release Barabbas(C) instead.
12 “What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?” Pilate asked them.
13 “Crucify him!” they shouted.
14 “Why? What crime has he committed?” asked Pilate.
But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!”
15 Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged,(D) and handed him over to be crucified.
Luke 23:13-25
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Luke 23:13-25
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Pilate Seeks Jesus’ Release
13 Now Pilate summoned to himself the chief priests, the [a](A)rulers, and the people, 14 and he said to them, “You brought this man to me on the ground that (B)he is inciting the people to revolt; and behold, after examining Him before you, I (C)have found no basis at all in the case of this man for the charges which you are bringing against Him. 15 No, nor has (D)Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has been done by Him. 16 Therefore I will [b](E)punish Him and release Him.” 17 [[c]Now he was obligated to release to them at the feast one prisoner.]
18 But they cried out all together, saying, “(F)Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas!” 19 (He was one who had been thrown into prison for a revolt that took place in the city, and for murder.) 20 But Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again, 21 but they kept on crying out, saying, “Crucify, crucify Him!” 22 And he said to them a third time, “Why, what has this man done wrong? I have found [d]in His case no grounds for a sentence of death; therefore I will [e](G)punish Him and release Him.” 23 But they were insistent, with loud voices, demanding that He be crucified. And their voices began to prevail. 24 And so Pilate decided to have their demand carried out. 25 And he released the man for whom they were asking, who had been thrown into prison for a revolt and murder; but he handed Jesus over to their will.
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- Luke 23:13 I.e., other Jewish leaders
- Luke 23:16 I.e., by scourging
- Luke 23:17 Most early mss do not contain this v
- Luke 23:22 Lit in Him no
- Luke 23:22 I.e., by scourging
Luke 23:13-25
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Luke 23:13-25
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13 Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him.(A) 15 Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us; as you can see, he has done nothing to deserve death. 16 Therefore, I will punish him(B) and then release him.” [17] [a]
18 But the whole crowd shouted, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”(C) 19 (Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)
20 Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate appealed to them again. 21 But they kept shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!”
22 For the third time he spoke to them: “Why? What crime has this man committed? I have found in him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore I will have him punished and then release him.”(D)
23 But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. 24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand. 25 He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.
Footnotes
- Luke 23:17 Some manuscripts include here words similar to Matt. 27:15 and Mark 15:6.
John 18:37-19:16
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John 18:37-19:16
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37 Therefore Pilate said to Him, “So You are a king?” Jesus answered, “(A)You say correctly that I am a king. For this purpose I have been born, and for this I have come into the world: (B)to testify to the truth. (C)Everyone who is of the truth listens to My voice.” 38 Pilate *said to Him, “What is truth?”
And after saying this, he (D)came out again to the Jews and *said to them, “(E)I find no grounds at all for charges in [a]His case. 39 (F)However, you have a custom that I release one prisoner [b]for you at the Passover; therefore do you wish that I release [c]for you the King of the Jews?” 40 So they shouted again, saying, “(G)Not this Man, but Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a rebel.
The Crown of Thorns
19 So Pilate then took Jesus and [d](H)had Him flogged. 2 (I)And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and placed it on His head, and put a purple [e]cloak on Him; 3 and they repeatedly came up to Him and said, “(J)Hail, King of the Jews!” and (K)slapped Him in the face again and again. 4 And then Pilate (L)came out again and *said to them, “See, I am bringing Him out to you so that you will know that (M)I find no grounds at all for charges in [f]His case.” 5 Jesus then came out, (N)wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate *said to them, “Behold, the Man!” 6 So when the chief priests and the (O)officers saw Him, they shouted, saying, “Crucify, crucify!” Pilate *said to them, “Take Him yourselves and crucify Him; for (P)I find no grounds for charges in [g]His case!” 7 The Jews answered him, “(Q)We have a law, and by that law He ought to die, because He (R)made Himself out to be the Son of God!”
8 Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid; 9 and he (S)entered the [h]Praetorium again and *said to Jesus, “Where are You from?” But (T)Jesus gave him no answer. 10 So Pilate *said to Him, “Are you not speaking to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?” 11 Jesus answered him, “(U)You would have no authority [i]over Me at all, if it had not been given to you from above; for this reason (V)the one who handed Me over to you has the greater sin.” 12 As a result of this, Pilate [j]made efforts to release Him; but the Jews shouted, saying, “(W)If you release this Man, you are not a friend of Caesar; everyone who makes himself out to be a king [k]opposes Caesar!”
13 Therefore when Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out, and (X)sat down on the judgment seat at a place called [l]The Pavement—but (Y)in [m]Hebrew, Gabbatha. 14 Now it was (Z)the day of preparation for the Passover; it was about the [n](AA)sixth hour. And he *said to the Jews, “Look, (AB)your King!” 15 So they shouted, “(AC)Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him!” Pilate *said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king except Caesar.”
The Crucifixion
16 So he then (AD)handed Him over to them to be crucified.
Footnotes
- John 18:38 Lit Him
- John 18:39 Or to you
- John 18:39 Or to you
- John 19:1 Lit flogged Him
- John 19:2 I.e., a Roman soldier’s cloak
- John 19:4 Lit Him
- John 19:6 Lit Him
- John 19:9 I.e., governor’s official residence
- John 19:11 Lit against
- John 19:12 Lit was seeking to
- John 19:12 Or speaks against
- John 19:13 Gr Lithostrotos
- John 19:13 I.e., Jewish Aramaic
- John 19:14 I.e., about noon
John 18:37-19:16
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John 18:37-19:16
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37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.
Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth.(A) Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”(B)
38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.(C) 39 But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release ‘the king of the Jews’?”
40 They shouted back, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas!” Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising.(D)
Jesus Sentenced to Be Crucified(E)
19 Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged.(F) 2 The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe 3 and went up to him again and again, saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!”(G) And they slapped him in the face.(H)
4 Once more Pilate came out and said to the Jews gathered there, “Look, I am bringing him out(I) to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against him.”(J) 5 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe,(K) Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”
6 As soon as the chief priests and their officials saw him, they shouted, “Crucify! Crucify!”
But Pilate answered, “You take him and crucify him.(L) As for me, I find no basis for a charge against him.”(M)
7 The Jewish leaders insisted, “We have a law, and according to that law he must die,(N) because he claimed to be the Son of God.”(O)
8 When Pilate heard this, he was even more afraid, 9 and he went back inside the palace.(P) “Where do you come from?” he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer.(Q) 10 “Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said. “Don’t you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?”
11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above.(R) Therefore the one who handed me over to you(S) is guilty of a greater sin.”
12 From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but the Jewish leaders kept shouting, “If you let this man go, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king(T) opposes Caesar.”
13 When Pilate heard this, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judge’s seat(U) at a place known as the Stone Pavement (which in Aramaic(V) is Gabbatha). 14 It was the day of Preparation(W) of the Passover; it was about noon.(X)
“Here is your king,”(Y) Pilate said to the Jews.
15 But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!”
“Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked.
“We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered.
16 Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified.(Z)
The Crucifixion of Jesus(AA)
So the soldiers took charge of Jesus.
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