Matthew 27:16

First Nations Version

At that time they were holding a prisoner with a deadly reputation whose name was Son of His Father (Barabbas).

Cross References

Mark 15:7

At that time they were holding a man in prison, a killer who had been part of an uprising against the People of Iron (Romans), whose name was Son of His Father (Barabbas).

Romans 1:32

Even though they know that Creator is right when he says these worthless ways deserve death and will lead others there, they continue to walk in these ways, and even worse, they give their approval to other people who also walk this path.

Acts 3:14

“But you turned your back on the Holy and Upright One and then asked for a violent murderer to be set free.

John 18:40

“No! Not him,” the crowd roared back. “Release Son of His Father (Barabbas)!” Son of His Father (Barabbas) was a troublemaker who had caused an uprising.

Luke 23:25

released Son of His Father (Barabbas), a man of violence, guilty of uprising and murder, and he turned Creator Sets Free (Jesus), the man of peace, over to what the people wanted. The cross was used by the People of Iron (Romans) as an instrument of torture to strike fear into criminals or anyone who dared to rise up against their empire. Iron nails would be used to pierce the hands and feet of the victims, fastening them to the tree-pole and its crossbeam. They would then hang there until dead. It was one of the most painful and cruel ways to die ever created by human beings. Often the victim was forced to carry the large wooden crossbeam to the place where they would be executed.

Matthew 27:15

It was a tradition during the Passover festival to release to the crowd one criminal, whomever they wanted.

Matthew 27:17

“Which one shall I release?” the governor raised his voice to the crowd. “Son of His Father (Barabbas) or Creator Sets Free (Jesus), who is called the Chosen One?”

Romans 16:7

I send greetings also to Victory Man (Andronicus) and Younger One (Junia), my fellow Tribal Members and fellow prisoners, who have a good reputation as message bearers. They walked with the Chosen One before I did.