Matthew 27:16

and at this time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15"Now it was the Governor's custom at the Festival to release some one prisoner, whomsoever the populace desired;

17So when they were now assembled Pilate appealed to them. "Whom shall I release to you," he said, "Barabbas, or Jesus the so-called Christ?"

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Cross References

Mark 15:7and at this time a man named Barabbas was in prison among the insurgents--persons who in the insurrection had committed murder.

Luke 23:25The man who was lying in prison charged with riot and murder and for whom they clamoured he set free, but Jesus he gave up to be dealt with as they desired.

Acts 3:14Yes, you disowned the holy and righteous One, and asked as a favour 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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