Matthew 27:16

And they had at that time a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.

Revised King James New Testament

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 people one prisoner, whom they wanted.

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

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Cross References

Mark 15:7And there was one named Barabbas, who was in prison with his fellow rebels, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

Luke 23:25And he released to them the one they asked for, he who had been cast into prison for sedition and murder; but he delivered Jesus over to their will.

Acts 3:14But you denied the Holy and Just 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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