Matthew 27:16 - English Majority Text Version 2009

¹⁶ And they had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ And at that time they had a notorious prisoner whose name was Barabbas.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ At that time there was a well-known prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ And at that time, he had a notorious prisoner, who was called Barabbas.

Matthew 27:16 Cross References

Matthew 27:15

Now at the feast, the governor was accustomed to release to the crowd one prisoner whom they wished.

Matthew 27:17

Therefore when they had assembled, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you wish [that] I should release to you, Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?"

Mark 15:7

And there was one called Barabbas, having been bound with his fellow rebels, who had committed murder in the rebellion.

Luke 23:25

And he released whom they were requesting, who because of insurrection and murder had been thrown into prison; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

John 18:40

Then they all cried out again, saying, "Not this [Man], but Barabbas!"Now Barabbas was a bandit.

Acts 3:14

But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked that a murderer be released to you,

Romans 1:32

who, having known the righteous judgment of God, that those practicing such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but also approve of those who practice them.

Romans 16:7

Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow captives, who are notable among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.