19 (A)While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, “Have nothing to do with that (B)righteous Man; for [a]last night I suffered greatly (C)in a dream because of Him.” 20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to (D)ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death. 21 But the governor [b]said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.”

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 27:19 Lit today
  2. Matthew 27:21 Lit answered and said to them