Matthew 27:15-17

15 Now it was the governor’s custom at the festival to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd.

16 At that time they had a well-known prisoner whose name was Jesus^[a] Barabbas.

17 So when the crowd had gathered, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”

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Cross References 2

1. John 18:39
2. ver 22; Matthew 1:16

Footnotes 1

[a]. Many manuscripts do not have "Jesus" ; also in verse 17.

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