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Matthew 27:23-25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 27:23-25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
23 Then he said, “Why? What has He done wrong?”
But they kept shouting, “Crucify Him!” all the more.(A)
24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere,[a] but that a riot was starting instead, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood.[b] See to it yourselves!”(B)
25 All the people answered, “His blood be on us(C) and on our children!”
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- Matthew 27:24 Lit that it availed nothing
- Matthew 27:24 Other mss read this righteous man’s blood
Matthew 27:23-25
New International Version
Matthew 27:23-25
New International Version
23 “Why? What crime has he committed?” asked Pilate.
But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!”
24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar(A) was starting, he took water and washed his hands(B) in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,”(C) he said. “It is your responsibility!”(D)
25 All the people answered, “His blood is on us and on our children!”(E)
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