Matthew 27:16

and they had a noted prisoner then, called Barabbas,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15And at the celebration the governor had been accustomed to release one to the multitude, a prisoner, whom they willed,

17therefore they having been gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you will [that] I may release to you? Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?”

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Cross References

Mark 15:7and there was [one] named Barabbas, bound with those making insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

Luke 23:25and he released him who because of sedition and murder has been cast into the prison, whom they were asking for, and he gave up Jesus to their will.

Acts 3:14and you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and desired a man—a murderer—to be granted 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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