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Matthew 27:16

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

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There was one named Barabbas, who was in prison with rebels who had committed murder  during the rebellion.


Although they know God’s just sentence #– #that those who practise such things deserve to die  ,  #– #they not only do them, but even applaud  , others who practise them.


You denied the Holy and Righteous One  and asked to have a murderer released to you.


They shouted back, ‘Not this man, but Barabbas! ’  Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.  ,


and released the one they were asking for, who had been thrown into prison for rebellion and murder. But he handed Jesus over to their will.


At the festival  the governor’s custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.


So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, ‘Who is it you want me to release for you #– #Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ? ’


Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews  , and fellow prisoners.  They are noteworthy in the eyes of the apostles,  and they were also in Christ before me.





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