Matthew 27:16

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

And {G1161} they had {G2192} then {G5119} a notable {G1978} prisoner {G1198}, called {G3004} Barabbas {G912}.

There was at that time a notorious prisoner being held, named Yeshua Bar-Abba.

At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

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Cross-References

  • Mark 15:7 (3 votes)

    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 (2 votes)

    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.

  • Luke 23:18 (2 votes)

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

  • Luke 23:19 (2 votes)

    (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)

  • Luke 23:25 (2 votes)

    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.

  • John 18:40 (2 votes)

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

  • Acts 3:14 (2 votes)

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