Matthew 27:16

But they had at that time a noted prisoner called Barabbas.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15And the governor during the feast was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they wished.

17Then they being assembled, Pilate said to them, Whom do you wish that I may release unto you? Barabbas? or Jesus who is called Christ?

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Cross References

Mark 15:7And there was one called Barabbas, having been bound along with the insurrectionists, who had committed murder during the insurrection.

Luke 23:25And released him who on account of sedition and murder had been cast into prison, and delivered up Jesus according to their wish.

Acts 3:14And you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and ask that a man who was a murderer should be delivered unto 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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