Matthew 27:16 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹⁶ At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Jesus 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

Mark 15:7

Now a man called Barabbas was in prison with the insurrectionists who had committed murder during the insurrection.

Romans 1:32

They know God’s decree, that those who practice such things deserve to die, yet they not only do them but even applaud others who practice them.

Acts 3:14

But you rejected the holy and righteous one and asked to have a murderer given to you,

John 18:40

They shouted in reply, “Not this man but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a rebel.

Luke 23:25

He released the man they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished.

Matthew 27:15

Now at the festival the governor was accustomed to release a prisoner for the crowd, anyone whom they wanted.

Matthew 27:17

So after they had gathered, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you, Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”

Romans 16:7

Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Israelites who were in prison with me; they are prominent among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.