Matthew 27:16

And he had then a notorious prisoner, that was called Barabbas.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15Now upon the solemn day the governor was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whom they would.

17They therefore being gathered together, Pilate said: Whom will you that I release to you, Barabbas, or Jesus that is called Christ?

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Cross References

Mark 15:7And there was one called Barabbas, who was put in prison with some seditious men, who in the sedition had committed murder.

Luke 23:25And he released unto them him who for murder and sedition, had been cast into prison, whom they had desired; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.

Acts 3:14But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto 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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