Matthew 27:22

Pilate says to them, What then shall I do to Jesus who is called Christ? They all say to him, He should be crucified.

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In The King James Version

Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

In Context

21Now the governor having answered, he said to them, Which of the two do ye want I would release to you? And they said, Barabbas.

23And the governor said, For what evil has he done? But they cried out even more, saying, He should be crucified.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:8He trusted on LORD. Let him deliver him. Let him rescue him, since he delights in him.

Isaiah 53:2For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground. He has no form nor comeliness. And when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

Matthew 1:16and Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Mark 14:55Now the chief priests and the whole council sought testimony against Jesus in order to put him to death, and did not find it.

Luke 23:20Again therefore Pilate called out wanting to release Jesus,

Acts 13:38Be it known to you therefore, men, brothers, that through this man remission of sins is proclaimed to you.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:12-26

Christ at the Bar of Pilate. 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. 15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom… Read the whole commentary →

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