31 You must take no ransom for the life* of a murderer who is deserving to die, for he should be put to death without fail.+

18 But the whole crowd shouted out: “Do away with this man,* and release Bar·abʹbas to us!”+ 19 (This man had been thrown into prison for sedition that had occurred in the city and for murder.)

14 Yes, you disowned that holy and righteous one, and you asked for a man who was a murderer to be given to you,+