Matthew 27:16

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And they had then a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.

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And among the rebels in prison, who had committed murder in the insurrection, there was a man called Barabbas.

Though they know God's decree that those who do such things deserve to die, they not only do them but approve those who practice them.

But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you,

They cried out again, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.

He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.

Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted.

So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you, Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?”

Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners; they are men of note among the apostles, and they were in Christ before me.