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Mark 15
[ Jesus before Pilate ] Early in the morning the chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole Council, immediately held a consultation; and binding Jesus, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pilate. Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He *answered him, “It is as you say.” The chief priests began to accuse Him harshly. ...
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Matthew 27:16 At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.
Matthew 27:17 So when the people gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”
Matthew 27:20But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death.
Matthew 27:21But the governor said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.”
Matthew 27:26Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified.
Mark 15:7The man named Barabbas had been imprisoned with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the insurrection.
Mark 15:11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to ask him to release Barabbas for them instead.
Mark 15:15Wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas for them, and after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified.
Luke 23:18But they cried out all together, saying, “Away with this man, and release for us Barabbas!”
John 18:40So they cried out again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a robber.
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