14 And he did not reply to him, not even with reference to one statement, so that the governor was very astonished.

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[a] Barabbas.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 27:16 Although many manuscripts omit “Jesus” here, it is so hard to explain why a scribe would have added it that the reading is probably original
  2. Matthew 27:16 “Barabbas” means “son of the father” in Aramaic

14 But Jesus made no reply,(A) not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor.

15 Now it was the governor’s custom at the festival to release a prisoner(B) chosen by the crowd. 16 At that time they had a well-known prisoner whose name was Jesus[a] Barabbas.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 27:16 Many manuscripts do not have Jesus; also in verse 17.