Matthew 27:16 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.”

Matthew 27:16 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 27:16 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 27:16 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“They had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.”

Matthew 27:16 — World English Bible

Matthew 27:16 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. ”

Matthew 27:16 — American Standard Version

Matthew 27:16 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and they had then a noted prisoner, called Barabbas,”

Matthew 27:16 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 27:16 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And they had then a notable prisoner, named Barabbas. ”

Matthew 27:16 — Darby Translation

Matthew 27:16 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.”

Matthew 27:16 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 27:16 in Context — Matthew 27

14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

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What Does Matthew 27:16 Mean?

Matthew 27:16 is a verse from the Book of Matthew, part of the New Testament. It appears in Matthew chapter 27. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Greek.

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