Matthew 27:16

and they had then a notorious malefactor named Barabbas.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15Now the governor used at the feast to release a prisoner to the people, whomsoever they desired:

17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you?

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Cross References

Mark 15:7and there was one Barabbas under confinement with some of his accomplices in sedition, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

Luke 23:25And he released to them him that for sedition and murder had been cast into prison, whom they desired; and delivered up Jesus to their will.

Acts 3:14But ye refused the holy and righteous One, and desired a murderer to be granted unto 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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