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Matthew 27:21 KJV
Matthew · chapter 27 · verse 21 · King James Version
The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.Matthew 27:21 · King James Version
Matthew 27:21 in context
19When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
20But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
21The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
22Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
23And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
Key words (Strong's)
- governorhēgemōna leader of any kind, a guide, ruler, prefect, president, chief, general, commander…G2232 →
- answeredapokrinomaito give an answer to a question proposed, to answer, to begin to speak, but always where…G611 →
- releaseapolyōto set free, to let go, dismiss, , a petitioner to whom liberty to depart is given by a…G630 →
- twaindyothe two, the twainG1417 →
- saideiponto speak, sayG2036 →
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