Matthew 27:16

And they had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15Now during a feast the governor had been accustomed to release to the crowd one prisoner whom they wanted.

17When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, Whom do ye want I should release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?

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Cross References

Mark 15:7And a man who was called Barabbas was with the rebels who were bound, men who had committed murder during the insurrection.

Luke 23:25And he released the man who had been cast into prison because of insurrection and murder, whom they asked for, but he delivered Jesus to their will.

Acts 3:14But ye denied the Holy and Righteous, and asked for a man, a murderer to be granted to you.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:12-26

Christ at the Bar of Pilate. 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. 15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom… Read the whole commentary →

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