Matthew 27:16

At that time they had a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.

Text-Critical English NT

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 release one prisoner for the crowd, whomever they wanted.

17So when the crowds were gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?”

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Cross References

Mark 15:7And there was a man named Barabbas who was in prison with his fellow insurrectionists who had committed murder in the insurrection.

Luke 23:25He released the man they had been asking for, who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he handed Jesus over to their will.

Acts 3:14Yes, you denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked for 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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