Matthew 27:16

A Conservative Version

And they had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

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And a man who was called Barabbas was with the rebels who were bound, men who had committed murder during the insurrection.

Who, knowing the righteousness of God, that those who commit such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but also favor those who do.

But ye denied the Holy and Righteous, and asked for a man, a murderer to be granted to you.

They all cried out again therefore, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. But Barabbas was a robber.

And he released the man who had been cast into prison because of insurrection and murder, whom they asked for, but he delivered Jesus to their will.

Now during a feast the governor had been accustomed to release to the crowd one prisoner whom they wanted.

When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, Whom do ye want I should release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?

Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners who are notable men among the apostles, who also became in Christ before me.