Cross References

Mark 15:11

The Text-Critical English New Testament

But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have Pilate release for them Barabbas instead.

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But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be executed.

(For he knew that the chief priests had handed Jesus over out of envy.)

In response Pilate said to them again, “What then do you want me to do with the man you call King of the Jews?”

They all cried out again, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

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