Matthew 27:16
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 27 connects to 7 cross-references. Jesus before Pilate: Pilate finds no guilt but yields to crowd pressure, washing his hands. Jesus is crucified at Golgotha with the charge 'King of the Jews.' Darkness covers the land from noon to three. At Jesus' death the temple …
Other Translations
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
and they had then a noted prisoner, called Barabbas,
And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.
Cross References
And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed …
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but …
Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the …