Matthew 27:16

Free Bible Version

At that time a notorious prisoner was being held, a man named Barabbas.

Cross References

Matthew 27:15

Now it was the custom of the governor to release to the crowd during the festival whichever prisoner they wanted.

Matthew 27:17

So Pilate asked the crowds that had gathered, “Who do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, called the Messiah?”

Mark 15:7

One of the prisoners was a man called Barabbas who belonged to a group of rebels who had committed murder during an uprising.

Luke 23:25

He released the man imprisoned for rebellion and murder, but he sent Jesus to be put to death in accordance with their demands.

John 18:40

“No, not him! We want Barabbas instead!” they shouted back. Barabbas was a rebel.

Acts 3:14

You rejected the one who is holy and good, and demanded a murderer be released to you.

Romans 1:32

Even though they realize exactly what God requires, they do things that deserve death. Not only do they do such things themselves, they also support others in doing them.

Romans 16:7

and also Andronicus and Junia, from my own country and fellow-prisoners. They are well-known among the apostles, and became followers of Christ before me.