Matthew 27:16

At that time they had a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15Now it was the Governor’s custom, during the Passover, to release to the people any one prisoner whom they selected.

17So when they had assembled, 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 15:7A man named Barabbas was there in prison, with some rioters who had committed murder during an uprising.

Luke 23:25He released the man who had been put in prison for riot and murder, the man whom they asked for; but Jesus he handed over to their will.

Acts 3:14"but you disowned the holy and righteous One, and asked as a favor the release of a murderer.

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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