Jesus or Barabbas

13 Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,(A) 14 and said to them, “You have brought me this man as one who misleads the people.(B) But in fact, after examining him in your presence, I have found no grounds(C) to charge this man with those things you accuse him of. 15 Neither has Herod, because he sent him back to us. Clearly, he has done nothing to deserve death. 16 Therefore, I will have him whipped[a](D) and then release him.”[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 23:16 Gk paideuo; to discipline or “teach a lesson”
  2. 23:16 Some mss include v. 17: For according to the festival he had to release someone to them.

Jesus Sentenced to Death

13 Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people, and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him.(A) 15 Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. 16 I will therefore have him flogged and release him.”[a](B)

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Footnotes

  1. 23.16 Here, or after 23.19, other ancient authorities add 23.17: Now he was obliged to release someone for them at the festival