Matthew 27:26
“Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.”
What does Matthew 27:26 mean?
Matthew 27:26 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified." This verse is part of the well-known story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The context of this verse is the…
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As we immerse ourselves in the story of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion, the verse from Matthew 27:26 profoundly captures the choice presented to the crowd: “Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.” This moment…
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O Gracious and Everlasting Father, As we come before You today, our hearts are heavy with the weight of the suffering Your Son endured on our behalf. We take a moment to reflect deeply on the events that unfolded during that fateful time, as recorded in Matthew 27:26, where it…
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Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. [27] Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. [28] And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. [29] When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" [30] Then they spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him on the head.](https://media.bible.art/411cc5d2-df67-463b-af6f-62a22a540d75-thumbnail.jpg)
