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Matthew 27:15
Contemporary English Version
Matthew 27:15
Contemporary English Version
The Death Sentence
(Mark 15.6-15; Luke 23.13-26; John 18.39—19.16)
15 During Passover the governor always freed a prisoner chosen by the people.
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Matthew 27:15
New King James Version
Matthew 27:15
New King James Version
Taking the Place of Barabbas(A)
15 (B)Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished.
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Matthew 27:15
English Standard Version
Matthew 27:15
English Standard Version
The Crowd Chooses Barabbas
15 (A)Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted.
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Matthew 27:15
New International Version
Matthew 27:15
New International Version
15 Now it was the governor’s custom at the festival to release a prisoner(A) chosen by the crowd.
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