Luke 23:16-20 New King James Version (NKJV)

16. I will therefore chastise Him and release Him”

17. (for it was necessary for him to release one to them at the feast).

18. And they all cried out at once, saying, “Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas”—

19. who had been thrown into prison for a certain rebellion made in the city, and for murder.

20. Pilate, therefore, wishing to release Jesus, again called out to them.

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