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16 And they had then a notorious prisoner, called Barab′bas.[a] 17 So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you, Barab′bas[b] or Jesus who is called Christ?” 18 For he knew that it was out of envy that they had delivered him up.

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  1. Matthew 27:16 Other ancient authorities read Jesus Barabbas
  2. Matthew 27:17 Other ancient authorities read Jesus Barabbas

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