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24 So when Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but rather that a riot was about to break out, he took water and washed his hands in the presence of the crowd, saying, I am not guilty of nor responsible for this [a]righteous Man’s blood; see to it yourselves.(A)

25 And all the people answered, Let His blood be on us and on our children!(B)

26 So he set free for them Barabbas; and he [had] Jesus whipped, and delivered Him up to be crucified.

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  1. Matthew 27:24 Some manuscripts so read.

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)

26 Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged,(F) and handed him over to be crucified.

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