Matthew 27:22

So Pilate said to them, “What then shall I do with Jesus, who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Let him 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

21In response the governor said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” They said, “Barabbas.”

23Then the governor said, “Why? What evil has he done?” But they cried out all the more, “Let him be crucified!”

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Cross References

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

Mark 14:55Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus so that they could put him to death, but they did not find any.

Luke 23:20Wishing to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,

Acts 13:38Therefore let it be known to you, 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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