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John 18:39-40
New International Version
John 18:39-40
New International Version
39 But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release ‘the king of the Jews’?”
40 They shouted back, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas!” Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising.(A)
John 18:39-40
Holman Christian Standard Bible
John 18:39-40
Holman Christian Standard Bible
39 You(A) have a custom that I release one prisoner to you at the Passover. So, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”
40 They shouted back, “Not this man, but Barabbas!”(B) Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.[a](C)
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- John 18:40 Or robber; see Jn 10:1,8 for the same Gk word used here
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