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Matthew 27:18
For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
Matthew 27:18 · World English Bible
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Matthew 27:18 in other translations
For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.
For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
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In context
15 Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner whom they desired.
16 They had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
17 When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”
18 For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
19 While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of him.”
20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
21 But the governor answered them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!”
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