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But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.
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Now this man was in prison because of an attack against the government in the town, in which there had been loss of life
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And Pilate again said to them that it was his desire to let Jesus go free.
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But crying out they said, To the cross with him
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And he said to them a third time, Why, what evil has he done? I see no reason for putting him to death: I will give him punishment and let him go.
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But they went on crying out loudly, Let him be put to death on the cross. And they had their way.
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And Pilate gave his decision for their desire to be put into effect.
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And in answer to their request, he let that man go free who had been in prison for acting against the government and causing death, and Jesus he gave up to their pleasure.
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And while they were taking him away, they put their hands on Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and made him take the cross after Jesus.
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And a great band of people went after him, and of women making signs of grief and weeping for him.
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But Jesus, turning to them, said, Daughters of Jerusalem, let not your weeping be for me, but for yourselves and for your children.