Matthew 27:16

And they had then a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15Now at the feast the governor was wont to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.

17When therefore they were assembled, Pilate said to them, Whom will ye that I release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?

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Cross References

Mark 15:7And there was one named Barabbas, who lay bound with insurgents who had committed murder in the insurrection.

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

Acts 3:14But ye denied the holy and righteous one, and asked that a murderer should 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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