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Matthew 27:21
“Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.
Matthew 27:21 · Berean Standard Bible
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Matthew 27:21 in other translations
The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
But the governor answered them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!”
But the governor answered them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas!"
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In context
18 For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.
19 While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”
20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
21 “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.
22 “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”
23 “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”
24 When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”
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