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Matthew 27:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Matthew 27:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Barabbas or Jesus?
15 Now at the festival the governor was accustomed to release a prisoner for the crowd, anyone whom they wanted. 16 At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Jesus[a] Barabbas. 17 So after they had gathered, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you, Jesus[b] Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”[c]
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Matthew 27:15-17
New International Version
Matthew 27:15-17
New International Version
15 Now it was the governor’s custom at the festival to release a prisoner(A) 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?”(B)
Footnotes
- Matthew 27:16 Many manuscripts do not have Jesus; also in verse 17.
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