Matthew 27:16

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

At that time a well-known terrorist named Jesus Barabbas was in jail.

Cross References

Mark 15:7

And at that time there was a prisoner named Barabbas. He and some others had been arrested for murder during a riot.

Romans 1:32

They know God has said that anyone who acts this way deserves to die. But they keep on doing evil things, and they even encourage others to do them.

Acts 3:14

You rejected Jesus, who was holy and good. You asked for a murderer to be set free,

John 18:40

They shouted, “No, not him! We want Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a terrorist.

Luke 23:25

He freed the man who was in jail for rioting and murder, because he was the one the crowd wanted to be set free. Then Pilate handed Jesus over for them to do what they wanted with him.

Matthew 27:15

During Passover the governor always freed a prisoner chosen by the people.

Matthew 27:17

So when the crowd came together, Pilate asked them, “Which prisoner do you want me to set free? Do you want Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”

Romans 16:7

Greet my relatives Andronicus and Junia, who were in jail with me. They are highly respected by the apostles and were followers of Christ before I was.