Matthew 27:24-26
New American Standard Bible
24 Now when Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but rather that (A)a riot was starting, he took water and (B)washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of (C)this Man’s blood; (D)you yourselves shall see.” 25 And all the people replied, “(E)His blood shall be on us and on our children!” 26 Then he released Barabbas [a]for them; but after having Jesus (F)flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.
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- Matthew 27:26 Or to them
Matthew 27:24-26
King James Version
24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.
25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.
26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
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Matthew 27:24-26
English Standard Version
Pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified
24 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that (A)a riot was beginning, he took water and (B)washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of (C)this man's blood;[a] (D)see to it yourselves.” 25 And all the people answered, (E)“His blood be on us and (F)on our children!” 26 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having (G)scourged[b] Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.
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- Matthew 27:24 Some manuscripts this righteous blood, or this righteous man's blood
- Matthew 27:26 A Roman judicial penalty, consisting of a severe beating with a multi-lashed whip containing embedded pieces of bone and metal
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