Matthew 27:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Pilate let Barabbas go free. But Jesus? He had him beaten with whips, then handed him over to be crucified.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The innocent one took the punishment while the guilty one walked free.

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