Matthew 27:17
Therefore, 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?
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
16And they had at that time a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.
18For he knew that it was because of envy they had delivered him up.
Cross References
Matthew 1:16And Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, by whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Mark 15:9Pilate answered them, saying, Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?
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 →