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So Pilate released Barabbas to them. He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified.

Feb 21

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highlighted Matthew 27:25 NLT

And all the people yelled back, “We will take responsibility for his death—we and our children!”

Feb 21

Pilate saw that he wasn’t getting anywhere and that a riot was developing. So he sent for a bowl of water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. The responsibility is yours!”

Feb 21

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highlighted Matthew 27:23 NLT

“Why?” Pilate demanded. “What crime has he committed?” But the mob roared even louder, “Crucify him!”

Feb 21

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highlighted Matthew 27:22 NLT

Pilate responded, “Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” They shouted back, “Crucify him!”

Feb 21

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highlighted Matthew 27:21 NLT

So the governor asked again, “Which of these two do you want me to release to you?” The crowd shouted back, “Barabbas!”

Feb 21

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highlighted Matthew 27:20 NLT

Meanwhile, the leading priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be put to death.

Feb 21

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highlighted Matthew 27:19 NLT

Just then, as Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Leave that innocent man alone. I suffered through a terrible nightmare about him last night.”

Feb 21

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highlighted Matthew 27:18 NLT

(He knew very well that the religious leaders had arrested Jesus out of envy.)

Feb 21

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highlighted Matthew 27:17 NLT

As the crowds gathered before Pilate’s house that morning, he asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you—Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”

Feb 21