Matthew 27:16

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And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

There was in prison a man called Barabbas, among some revolutionaries who in their outbreak had committed murder.

But they all shouted out, "Kill him, and release Barabbas for us!"

Then they shouted back, "No! Not him, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.

But you disowned the Holy, Righteous One. You asked to have a murderer released for you,

They know God's decree that those who act in this way deserve to die, yet they not only do it, but applaud any who do.

There was in prison a man called Barabbas, among some revolutionaries who in their outbreak had committed murder.

Then they shouted back, "No! Not him, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.