Matthew 27:26
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So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.
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But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.
Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged.
And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.
I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.
Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”
who will mock Him and spit on Him and flog Him and kill Him. And after three days He will rise again.”
and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.”
He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”
Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away.