Matthew 27:16

And at that time, he had a notorious prisoner, who was called Barabbas.

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In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15Now on the solemn day, the procurator was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whomever they wished.

17Therefore, having been gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Who is it that you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?”

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Cross References

Mark 15:7But there was one called Barabbas, who had committed murder in the sedition, who was confined with those of the sedition.

Luke 23:25Then he released for them the one who had been cast into prison for murder and sedition, whom they were requesting. Yet truly, Jesus he handed over to their will.

Acts 3:14Then you denied the Holy and Just One, and petitioned for a murderous man 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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