Matthew 27:22

"What then," said Pilate, "shall I do with Jesus, the so-called Christ?" With one voice they shouted, "Let him be crucified!"

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

21So when the Governor a second time asked them, "Which of the two shall I release to you?" --they cried, "Barabbas!"

23"Why, what crime has he committed?" asked Pilate. But they kept on furiously shouting, "Let him be crucified!"

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Cross References

Matthew 1:16and Jacob of Joseph the husband of Mary, who was the mother of JESUS who is called CHRIST.

Mark 14:55Meanwhile the High Priests and the entire Sanhedrin were endeavouring to get evidence against Jesus in order to put Him to death, but could find none;

Luke 23:20But Pilate once more addressed them, wishing to set Jesus free.

Acts 13:38"Understand therefore, brethren, that through this Jesus forgiveness of sins is announced 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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