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Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, "Are You the King of the Jews?" So Jesus said to him, "It is as you say."
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And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing.
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Then Pilate said to Him, "Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?"
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But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.
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Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished.
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And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
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Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?"
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For he knew that they had handed Him over because of envy.
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While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that just Man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of Him."
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But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
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The governor answered and said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas!"