Matthew 27:21

When the governor asked them, “So which of the two do you want me to release to you?” they answered, “Barabbas.”

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In The King James Version

The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

In Context

20But the chief priests and the elders convinced the crowds to ask for Barabbas, and to have Jesus put to death.

22“Then what shall I do with Jesus, called the Messiah?” he asked them. They all shouted out, “Have him crucified!”

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Cross References

Matthew 27:17So Pilate asked the crowds that had gathered, “Who do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, called the Messiah?”

Luke 23:13Pilate called together the chief priests, rulers, and the people,

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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