World English Bible
Matthew 27:17
“When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?”
Verse in context — Matthew 27
15
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired.
16
They had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
17
When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?
18
For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
19
While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
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