Matthew 27:21-23

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²¹ So when the governor came back to them again, and asked, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” they said, “Barabbas!”

²² “So what shall I do with Jesus the so-called Messiah?” asked Pilate.

“Let him be crucified!” they all said.

²³ “Why?” asked Pilate. “What’s he done wrong?”

But they shouted all the louder, “Let him be crucified!”