Matthew 27:26
Then he let Barabbas go free: but after having Jesus whipped, he gave him up to be put to death on the cross.
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In Context
25And all the people made answer and said, Let his blood be on us, and on our children.
27Then the ruler's armed men took Jesus into the open square, and got all their band together.
Cross References
Isaiah 53:5But it was for our sins he was wounded, and for our evil doings he was crushed: he took the punishment by which we have peace, and by his wounds we are made well.
Mark 10:34And they will make sport of him, and put shame on him, and give him cruel blows, and will put him to death; and after three days he will come back from the dead.
Luke 18:32For he will be given up to the Gentiles, and will be made sport of and put to shame:
Luke 23:24And Pilate gave his decision for their desire to be put into effect.
John 19:16So then he gave him up to them to be put to death on the cross. And they took Jesus away;
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 →