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And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He didn't answer.
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Then Pilate said to Him, "Don't You hear how much they are testifying against You?"
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But He didn't answer him on even one charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.
Jesus or Barabbas
15 At the festival the governor's custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.
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At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
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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?"
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For he knew they had handed Him over because of envy.
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While he was sitting on the judge's bench, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for today I've suffered terribly in a dream because of Him!"
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The chief priests and the elders, however, persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to execute Jesus.
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The governor asked them, "Which of the two do you want me to release for you?" "Barabbas!" they answered.
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Pilate asked them, "What should I do then with Jesus, who is called Messiah?" They all answered, "Crucify Him!"