Acts 3:14

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But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

And there was the so-called Barabbas, with the rebels, bound, even with them who, in the rebellion, had committed, murder.

who indeed, because of a certain revolt which had occurred in the city, and of murder, had been thrown into prison.

From the Lord, hath this come to pass, and is marvellous in our eyes?

But, the High-priests, stirred up the multitude, that, rather Barabbas, he should release unto them.

But, his citizens, hated him, and sent off an embassy after him, saying - We desire not, this, man, to be made king over us!

who indeed, because of a certain revolt which had occurred in the city, and of murder, had been thrown into prison.

In what way also our High-priests and Rulers delivered him up unto a sentence of death, and crucified him.

Concerning sin, indeed, because they are not believing on me;

So they cried aloud again, saying - Not this man, but Barabbas! Now, Barabbas, was, a robber.

And, though no single cause of death they found, yet claimed they of Pilate that he should be slain.