Matthew 27:16
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At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
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And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection.
“Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)
As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and handed Jesus over to their will.
Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.
You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.