Matthew 27:16

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Matthew 27:16 · King James Version

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In other versions

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
ASV
And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.
BBE
And they had then a notable prisoner, named Barabbas.
DBY
They had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
WEB
and they had then a noted prisoner, called Barabbas,
YLT
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
ENG
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
WBT
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
BSB

In context

¹⁴And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

¹⁵Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

¹⁶And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

¹⁷Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

¹⁸For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

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