Matthew 27:16 - Forerunner Commentary

Matthew 27:16

14 But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.

Taking the Place of Barabbas

15 ^aNow at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished.

16 And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called¹ Barabbas.

17 Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

18 For he knew that they had handed Him over because of ^aenvy.

19 While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, “Have nothing to do with that just Man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of Him.”

Verse Comparison: Matthew 27:16

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American Standard Version
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Amplified® Bible
And at that time they had a notorious prisoner whose name was Barabbas.

Contemporary English Version
At that time a well-known terrorist named Jesus Barabbas was in jail.

Darby English Version
And they had then a notable prisoner, named Barabbas.

Good News Bible
At that time there was a well-known prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.

International Standard Version
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.

King James Version
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

New American Standard Bible
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.

New International Version
At that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.

New King James Version
And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
At that time they held a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.

Young's Literal Translation
and they had then a noted prisoner, called Barabbas,

New English Translation
At that time they had in custody a notorious prisoner named Jesus¹ Barabbas.

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