Matthew 27:16

They had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.

World English Bible

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 to the multitude one prisoner whom they desired.

17When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

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Cross References

Mark 15:7There was one called Barabbas, bound with his fellow insurgents, men who in the insurrection had committed murder.

Luke 23:25He released him who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus up to their will.

Acts 3:14But 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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