Matthew 27:16

The Passion Translation

And at that time, Pilate was holding in custody a notorious criminal named Jesus Barabbas.

Cross References

Matthew 27:15

Now, every year at Passover it was the custom of the governor to pardon a prisoner and release him to the people—anyone they wanted.

Matthew 27:17

So as the crowds of people assembled outside of Pilate’s residence, he went out and offered them a choice. He asked them, “Who would you want me to release to you today, Jesus who is called Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Anointed One?”

Mark 15:7

Now, Pilate was holding in custody a notorious criminal named Barabbas, one of the assassins who had committed murder in an uprising.

Luke 23:25

Then he released the guilty murderer Barabbas, as they had insisted, and handed Jesus over to be crucified.

John 18:40

They shouted out over and over, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was a robber and a troublemaker.)

Acts 3:14

You rejected the one who is holy and righteous, and instead begged for a murderer to be released.

Romans 1:32

Although they are fully aware of God’s laws and proper order, and knowing that those who do all of these things deserve to die, yet they still go headlong into darkness, encouraging others to do the same and applauding them when they do!

Romans 16:7

Make sure that my relatives Andronicus and Junia are honored, for they’re my fellow captives who bear the distinctive mark of being outstanding and well-known apostles, and who were joined into the Anointed One before me.