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They had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
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When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?"
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For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
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While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him."
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Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
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But the governor answered them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas!"
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Pilate said to them, "What then will I do to Jesus, who is called Christ?" They all said to him, "Let him be crucified!"
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But the governor said, "Why? What evil has he done?" But they cried out exceedingly, saying, "Let him be crucified!"