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John 18:39-40
Expanded Bible
John 18:39-40
Expanded Bible
39 But it is your custom that I ·free [release] one prisoner to you at Passover time. Do you want me to ·free [release] the ‘king of the Jews’?”
40 They shouted back, “No, not him! Let Barabbas ·go free [be released]!” (Barabbas was a ·robber [bandit; revolutionary; terrorist; C the Romans referred to insurrectionists as “robbers” or “criminals”].)
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John 18:39-40
Amplified Bible
John 18:39-40
Amplified Bible
39 But you have a custom that I release someone for you at the Passover. So shall I release for you the King of the Jews?”(A) 40 Then they all shouted back again, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a [a]robber.
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- John 18:40 Or insurrectionist.
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