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13 Then Pilate (armed with a spear) called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, 14 and said to them, “You⁺ brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your⁺ presence and found Him not guilty of your⁺ charges against Him. 15 Neither has Herod (heroic), for he sent Him back to us. As you can see (Behold), He has done nothing deserving of death. 16 Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” [17 Now Pilate was obligated to release to the people one prisoner at the feast.] 18 But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas (Son of Abba) to us! 19 (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) 20 Wanting to release Jesus (YHWH saves), Pilate (armed with a spear) addressed them again, 21 but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him! 22 A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him. 23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor [and that of the chief priests.] prevailed. 24 So Pilate (armed with a spear) sentenced that their demand be met. 25 As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus (YHWH saves) over to their will. Luke 23:13-25, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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