Matthew 27:16

And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15Now at the feast it was the way for the ruler to let free to the people one prisoner, at their selection.

17So when they came together, Pilate said to them, Whom will you have? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is named Christ?

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Cross References

Mark 15:7And there was one named Barabbas, in prison with those who had gone against the government and in the fight had taken life.

Luke 23:25And in answer to their request, he let that man go free who had been in prison for acting against the government and causing death, and Jesus he gave up to their pleasure.

Acts 3:14But you would have nothing to do with the Holy and Upright One, and made request for a man of blood to be given 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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