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Matthew 27:16

Barabbas

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 they would.

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
KJV
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
WEB
They had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
ASV
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
DARBY
And they had then a notable prisoner, named Barabbas.
BLB
And at that time they were holding a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
ÅB
Nå hadde de dengang en vel kjent fange, som hette Barabbas.
OTB
På den tiden hadde de en beryktet fange ved navn Barabbas.
B1930
Nu hadde de dengang en vel kjent fange, som hette Barabbas.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Mark 15:7

    And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

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  • Luke 23:18–19

    And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

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  • Luke 23:25

    And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

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  • John 18:40

    Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

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  • Acts 3:14

    But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

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  • Romans 1:32

    Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

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