Scripture · New Testament
Matthew 27:21
Matthew 27:21 is verse 21 of Matthew chapter 27, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
“Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.
King James Version
The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
World English Bible
But the governor answered them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!”
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Matthew 27:19–23 · Berean Standard Bible
19 While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”
20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
21 “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.
22 “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”
23 “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”
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