Matthew 27:16

New International Version

At that time they had a well-known prisoner whose name was Jesus Barabbas.

Cross References

Mark 15:7

A man called Barabbas was in prison with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the uprising.

Romans 1:32

Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.

Acts 3:14

You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.

John 18:40

They shouted back, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas!” Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising.

Luke 23:25

He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.

Matthew 27:15

Now it was the governor’s custom at the festival to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd.

Matthew 27:17

So when the crowd had gathered, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”

Romans 16:7

Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.