Parallel Verses
Twentieth Century New Testament
At that time they had a notorious prisoner called 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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And at that time they had a notorious prisoner named Jesus 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.
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
Interlinear
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 27:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Pilate Releases Barabbas
15 Now, at the Feast, the Governor was accustomed to grant the people the release of any one prisoner whom they might choose. 16 At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. 17 So, when the people had collected, Pilate said to them: "Which do you wish me to release for you? Barabbas? Or Jesus who is called 'Christ'?"
Cross References
Mark 15:7
A man called Barabbas was in prison, with the rioters who had committed murder during a riot.
Luke 23:18-19
But they began to shout as one man: "Kill this fellow, but release Barabbas for us."
Luke 23:25
He released the man who had been put in prison for riot and murder, as they demanded, and gave Jesus up to be dealt with as they pleased.
John 18:40
"No, not this man," they shouted again, "but Barabbas!" This Barabbas was a robber.
Acts 3:14
You, I say, disowned the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for the release of a murderer!
Romans 1:32
Well aware of God's decree, that those who do such things deserve to die, not only are they guilty of them themselves, but they even applaud those who do them.