Devine Scripture

Matthew 27:16

Matthew chapter 27 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Context

v.15Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.

v.16This passage

v.17When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 23:18

    But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:—

  • John 18:40

    They cried out therefore again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

  • Acts 3:14

    But ye denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted unto you,

  • Luke 23:25

    And he released him that for insurrection and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.

  • Mark 15:7

    And there was one called Barabbas, lying bound with them that had made insurrection, men who in the insurrection had committed murder.

  • Romans 1:32

    who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they that practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them.