13Pilatesummoned the chiefpriests and the 1rulers and the people,
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and said to them, "You broughtthisman to me as one who 2incites the people to rebellion, and behold, having examined Him before you, I 3have foundnoguilt in thisman regarding the chargeswhich you makeagainst Him
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"No, nor has 4Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothingdeservingdeath has beendone by Him.
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"Therefore I will 5punish Him and release Him."
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[Now he was obliged* to release to them at the feastone prisoner.]
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But they cried out alltogether, saying, "6Away with thisman, and release for us Barabbas!"
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(He was onewho had been thrown into prison for an insurrectionmade in the city, and for murder.
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Pilate, wanting to releaseJesus, addressed them again,
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but they kept on calling out, saying, "Crucify, crucify Him!
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And he said to them the thirdtime, "Why, whatevil has thismandone? I have found in Him noguilt demanding death; therefore I will 7punish Him and release Him."
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But they were insistent, with loudvoicesasking that He be crucified. And their voices began to prevail.
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And Pilatepronouncedsentence that their demand be granted.
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And he released the man they were asking for who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he deliveredJesus to their will.