Matthew 27:16

New Century Version

At that time there was a man in prison, named Barabbas, who was known to be very bad.

Cross References

Mark 15:7

At that time, there was a man named Barabbas in prison who was a rebel and had committed murder during a riot.

Romans 1:32

They know God’s law says that those who live like this should die. But they themselves not only continue to do these evil things, they applaud others who do them.

Acts 3:14

You did not want the One who is holy and good but asked Pilate to give you a murderer instead.

John 18:40

They shouted back, “No, not him! Let Barabbas go free!” (Barabbas was a robber.)

Luke 23:25

He set free the man who was in jail for rioting and murder, and he handed Jesus over to them to do with him as they wished.

Matthew 27:15

Every year at the time of Passover the governor would free one prisoner whom the people chose.

Matthew 27:17

When the people gathered at Pilate’s house, Pilate said, “Whom do you want me to set free: Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Christ?”

Romans 16:7

Greetings to Andronicus and Junia, my relatives, who were in prison with me. They are very important apostles. They were believers in Christ before I was.