Matthew 27:16

At that time they had a notorious prisoner named 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 it was the custom of the governor to release one prisoner chosen by the crowd.

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

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Cross References

Mark 15:7There with the rebels in prison, among the murderers held for their part in the rebellion, was a man named Barabbas.

Luke 23:25He released the one they asked for who had been put in prison for rioting and murder. But he delivered up Jesus to their will.

Acts 3:14You rejected the Holy and Righteous One, and you asked instead for a murderer to be released 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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