Matthew 27:16
“And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.”
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Matthew 27:16 Context
14And he answered him to neuer a word: insomuch that the Gouernour marueiled greatly. 15Now at that feast the Gouernor was woont to release vnto the people a prisoner, whom they would. 16And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. 17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said vnto them, Whom will ye that I release vnto you? Barabbas, or Iesus, which is called Christ? 18For hee knew that for enuie they had deliuered him.
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And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
- King James Version
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.
- New American Standard Version (1995)