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John 18:39-40
English Standard Version
John 18:39-40
English Standard Version
39 (A)But you have a custom that I should release one man for you at the Passover. So do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” 40 They cried out again, (B)“Not this man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.[a]
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- John 18:40 Or an insurrectionist
John 18:39-40
International Standard Version
John 18:39-40
International Standard Version
39 But you have a custom that I release one person for you at Passover. Do you want me to release for you the king of the Jews?”
40 At this, they shouted out again, “Not this fellow, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.[a]
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- John 18:40 Or bandit
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