Why Did He Die?(a closer look at Jesus Christ)

From: U.S. News & World Report | Date: April 24, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

After they had gathered, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you, Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Christ?" . . . And they said, "Barabbas." Pilate said to them, "Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?" All of them said, "Let him be crucified!" Then he asked, "Why, what evil has he done?" But they shouted all the more, "Let him be crucified!" So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing . . . he took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood . . . ." Then the people as a whole answered, ...

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