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neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Behold, nothing deserving death has been done by him;
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I will therefore chastise him and release him."
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But they all cried out together, "Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas"--
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a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city, and for murder
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Pilate addressed them once more, desiring to release Jesus;
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but they shouted out, "Crucify, crucify him!
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A third time he said to them, "Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no crime deserving death; I will therefore chastise him and release him."
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But they were urgent, demanding with loud cries that he should be crucified. And their voices prevailed.
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So Pilate gave sentence that their demand should be granted.
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He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.