So then he delivered him to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led him away.
Parallel translations
- KJV Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.
- BSB Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away.
- NKJV Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led Him away.
- NASB So he then handed Him over to them to be crucified.
- NLT Then Pilate turned Jesus over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus away.
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Cross-references · 3
- Matt 27:26–31Then he released to them Barabbas, but Jesus he flogged and delivered to be crucified.
- Luke 23:24–25Pilate decreed that what they asked for should be done.
- Mark 15:15–20Pilate, wishing to please the multitude, released Barabbas to them, and handed over Jesus, when he had flogged him, to be crucified.
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