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Matthew 27:21

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But the governor answered them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas!"

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Matthew 27:21 occurs in Jerusalem, where Pilate presides over Jesus’ trial before the Passover crowd. Cyrene and Galilee are not mentioned in this verse: Cyrene appears later with Simon carrying Jesus’ cross, while Galilee identifies Jesus’ wider

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Matthew 27:21 mentions Cyrene, Galilee and Jerusalem.

Cyrene · joepyrek
Galilee · מלאק אבו גוש
Jerusalem · Godot13

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