Matthew 27:16

At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

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In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15Now, at the feast, the Governor was accustomed to grant the people the release of any one prisoner whom they might choose.

17So, when the people had collected, Pilate said to them, “Which do you wish me to release for you? Barabbas? Or Jesus who is called ‘Christ’?”

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Cross References

Mark 15:7A man called Barabbas was in prison, with the rioters who had committed murder during a riot.

Luke 23:25He released the man who had been put in prison for riot and murder, as they demanded, and gave Jesus up to be dealt with as they pleased.

Acts 3:14You, I say, disowned the holy and righteous one, and asked for the release of a murderer!

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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