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Immediately, in the morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council; and they bound Jesus, led Him away, and delivered Him to Pilate.
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Then Pilate asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?" He answered and said to him, "It is as you say."
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And the chief priests accused Him of many things, but He answered nothing.
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Then Pilate asked Him again, saying, "Do You answer nothing? See how many things they testify against You!"
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But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate marveled.
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Now at the feast he was accustomed to releasing one prisoner to them, whomever they requested.
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And there was one named Barabbas, who was chained with his fellow rebels; they had committed murder in the rebellion.
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Then the multitude, crying aloud, began to ask him to do just as he had always done for them.
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But Pilate answered them, saying, "Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?"