Matthew 27:16

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15Nowe at the feast, the gouernour was wont to deliuer vnto the people a prisoner whom they would.

17When they were then gathered together, Pilate said vnto the, Whether will ye that I let loose vnto you Barabbas, or Iesus which is called Christ?

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Cross References

Mark 15:7Then there was one named Barabbas, which was bounde with his fellowes, that had made insurrection, who in the insurrection had committed murder.

Luke 23:25And he let loose vnto them him that for insurrection and murder was cast into prison, whome they desired, and deliuered Iesus to doe with him what they would.

Acts 3:14But ye denied the Holy one and the Iust, and desired a murtherer to be giuen 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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