Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
And at that time they had a notorious prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.
New American Standard Bible
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.
King James Version
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Holman Bible
At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
International Standard Version
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
A Conservative Version
And they had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
American Standard Version
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Amplified
And at that time they were holding a notorious prisoner [guilty of insurrection and murder], called Barabbas.
An Understandable Version
There was at that time in custody a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
Anderson New Testament
They then had a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.
Bible in Basic English
And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.
Common New Testament
And at that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.
Daniel Mace New Testament
there happen'd to be then in custody a notorious criminal, nam'd Barabbas.
Darby Translation
And they had then a notable prisoner, named Barabbas.
Godbey New Testament
But they had at that time a noted prisoner called Barabbas.
Goodspeed New Testament
and at this time there was a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
John Wesley New Testament
And they had then a notorious prisoner, named Barabbas.
Julia Smith Translation
And they had then an imprisoned distinguished, called Barabbas.
King James 2000
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Modern King James verseion
And they then had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
Moffatt New Testament
At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Jesus Bar-Abbas;
Montgomery New Testament
At that time they had a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
NET Bible
At that time they had in custody a notorious prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.
New Heart English Bible
They had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Noyes New Testament
And they had then a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.
Sawyer New Testament
and he then had a noted prisoner called Barabbas.
The Emphasized Bible
Now they had at that time a distinguished prisoner, called, Barabbas.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And they had at that time a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.
Twentieth Century New Testament
At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
Webster
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Weymouth New Testament
and at this time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
Williams New Testament
At that time they had a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
World English Bible
They had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Worrell New Testament
and they then had a noted prisoner called Barabbas.
Worsley New Testament
and they had then a notorious malefactor named Barabbas.
Youngs Literal Translation
and they had then a noted prisoner, called Barabbas,
Themes
Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Prisoners » Released at feasts
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 27:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Pilate Releases Barabbas
15 Now at each feast, the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd--the one whom they wanted. 16 And at that time they had a notorious prisoner named Jesus Barabbas. 17 So [after] they had assembled, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you--Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?"
Cross References
Mark 15:7
And the one named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder in the rebellion.
Luke 23:18-19
But they all cried out in unison, saying, "Take this man away, and release for us Barabbas!"
Luke 23:25
And he released the one who had been thrown into prison because of insurrection and murder, whom they were asking for, but Jesus he handed over to their will.
John 18:40
Then they shouted again, saying, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" (Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.)
Acts 3:14
But you denied the Holy and Righteous One and demanded [that] a man--a murderer--be granted to you.
Romans 1:32
who, [although they] know the requirements of God, that those who do such things are worthy of death, not only do they do the same [things], but also they approve of those who do [them].