Cross references
Matthew 27:16
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
- a SBL and NA Jesus Barabbas; also in verse 17, but universally called Barabbas in verses 20, 21, and 26
Matthew 27:16 has 6 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 0 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Mark 15:7 (3 votes) and Luke 23:18–19 (2 votes). 8 other verses point back to it. It links with 5 other books, from Mark 15 to Romans 1.
Which verses does Matthew 27:16 point to?
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- Mark 15:73 votes
And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection.
- Luke 23:18–192 votes
But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)
- Luke 23:252 votes
As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over to their will.
- John 18:402 votes
“Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)
- Acts 3:142 votes
You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.
- Romans 1:322 votes
Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.
Which verses point to Matthew 27:16?
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