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Matthew 27:16
They had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
Matthew 27:16 · World English Bible
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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 Pilate said to him, “Don’t you hear how many things they testify against you?”
14 He gave him no answer, not even one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.
15 Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner whom they desired.
16 They had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
17 When therefore they were 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 because of envy they had delivered him up.
19 While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of him.”
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