Matthew 27:16

Now they had at that time a distinguished prisoner, called, Barabbas.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15But, feast by feast, the governor had been wont to release one unto the multitude, a prisoner whom they were desiring.

17They therefore having come together, Pilate, said to them—Whom will ye I should release unto you? Barabbas? or Jesus, who is called Christ?

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Cross References

Mark 15:7And there was the so-called Barabbas, with the rebels, bound, even with them who, in the rebellion, had committed, murder.

Luke 23:25and released him who, for revolt and murder, had been cast into prison, whom they claimed,—whereas, Jesus, delivered he up unto their will.

Acts 3:14But, ye, denied, the Holy and Righteous One, and claimed a man that was a murderer to be granted 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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