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But, feast by feast, the governor had been wont to release one unto the multitude, a prisoner whom they were desiring.

Now they had at that time a distinguished prisoner, called, Barabbas.

They therefore having come together, Pilate, said to them - Whom will ye I should release unto you? Barabbas? or Jesus, who is called Christ?

For he knew that, for envy, they had delivered him up.

And, as he was sitting upon the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying: Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man, for, many things, have I suffered this day, by dream, because of him.

But, the High-priests and the elders, persuaded the multitudes, that they should claim Barabbas, but, Jesus, should, destroy.

Now the governor, answering, said unto them - Which of the two desire ye I should release unto you? And they said - Barabbas!

Pilate saith unto them - What then shall I do unto Jesus, who is called Christ? They all say - Let him be crucified!

But, he, said - Indeed! what evil hath he done? But, they, vehemently, were crying aloud, saying - Let him be crucified!

And Pilate, seeing, that, nothing, it availed, but rather, a tumult, was arising, taking water, washed his hands of it before the multitude, saying - Innocent, am I, of the blood of this man, - Ye, shall see to it for yourselves.

And all the people, answering, said - His blood be upon us and upon our children!

Then released he unto them Barabbas, but, scourging, Jesus, delivered him up, that he might be crucified.