Matthew 27:26

26Then he released for them Barabbas, and having ascourged
A Roman judicial penalty, consisting of a severe beating with a multi-lashed whip containing imbedded pieces of bone and metal
Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.

Mark 15:15

15So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released for them Barabbas, and having cscourged
A Roman judicial penalty, consisting of a severe beating with a multi-lashed whip containing imbedded pieces of bone and metal
Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

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