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Matthew 27:16
And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.
Matthew 27:16 · Bible in Basic English
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Matthew 27:16 in other translations
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
They had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
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In context
13 Then says Pilate to him, Do you give no attention to what their witnesses say against you?
14 And he gave him no answer, not even a word: so that the ruler was greatly surprised.
15 Now at the feast it was the way for the ruler to let free to the people one prisoner, at their selection.
16 And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.
17 So when they came together, Pilate said to them, Whom will you have? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is named Christ?
18 For he saw that for envy they had given him up.
19 And while he was on the judge's seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that upright man, for I have had much trouble this day in a dream because of him.
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