Matthew 27:22

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Summary

Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

What

General references

Luke 23:13

Acts 13:28

Bible References

What

So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Who is it you want me to release for you—Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Messiah?”

Haven’t the members of my household said,
“Who is there who has not had enough to eat at Job’s table?”

“He relies on the Lord;
let Him rescue him;
let the Lord

deliver him,

since He takes pleasure in him.”

This is what the Lord,
the Redeemer of Israel, his Holy One, says
to one who is despised,
to one abhorred by people,

to a servant of rulers:
“Kings will see and stand up,
and princes will bow down,
because of the Lord, who is faithful,
the Holy One of Israel—and He has chosen you.”

He grew up before Him like a young plant
and like a root out of dry ground.
He didn’t have an impressive form
or majesty that we should look at Him,
no appearance that we should desire Him.

In one month I got rid of three shepherds. I became impatient with them, and they also detested me.

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they could find none.

Pilate asked them again, “Then what do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?”

Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again,

It was the preparation day for the Passover, and it was about six in the morning. Then he told the Jews, “Here is your king!”

Therefore, let it be known to you, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you,

General references

Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,

Though they found no grounds for the death penalty, they asked Pilate to have Him killed.