Matthew 27:17
Therefore, 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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In Context
16And at that time, he had a notorious prisoner, who was called Barabbas.
18For he knew that it was out of envy they had handed him over.
Cross References
Joshua 24:15But if it seems evil to you that you would serve the Lord, a choice is given to you. Choose today what pleases you, and whom you ought to serve above all else, either the gods that your fathers served in Mesopotamia, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you live: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Matthew 1:16And Jacob conceived Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Mark 15:9But Pilate answered them and said, “Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?”
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 →