Matthew 27:16

and they had then a noted prisoner, called Barabbas,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

In Context

15And at the feast the governor had been accustomed to release one to the multitude, a prisoner, whom they willed,

17they therefore having been gathered together, Pilate said to them, 'Whom will ye I shall release to you? Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?'

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Cross References

Mark 15:7and there was [one] named Barabbas, bound with those making insurrection with him, who had in the insurrection committed murder.

Luke 23:25and he released him who because of sedition and murder hath been cast into the prison, whom they were asking, and Jesus he gave up to their will.

Acts 3:14and ye the Holy and Righteous One did deny, and desired a man — 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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