"And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas." — Matthew 27:16

Matthew 27:16 · KJV

“And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.”

— Matthew 27:16

Now at {that} feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

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?

Matthew 27 — Context

And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

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.

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?

For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

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.

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. {have...: or, consent with}

Acts 3:14

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

Luke 23:18-19

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

John 18:40

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

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.