Matthew 27:22

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

World English Bible

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

21But the governor answered them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!”

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

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Cross References

Psalms 22:8“He trusts in the 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 dry ground. He has no good looks or majesty. When we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

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

Mark 14:55Now the chief priests and the whole council sought witnesses against Jesus to put him to death, and found none.

Luke 23:20Then Pilate spoke to them again, wanting to release Jesus,

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

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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