Matthew 27:16 bbe — And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.

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"And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas."

— Matthew 27:16, Bible in Basic English

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“And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.”
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Matthew 27 — Context

Then says Pilate to him, Do you give no attention to what their witnesses say against you?

And he gave him no answer, not even a word: so that the ruler was greatly surprised.

Now at the feast it was the way for the ruler to let free to the people one prisoner, at their selection.

And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.

So when they came together, Pilate said to them, Whom will you have? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is named Christ?

For he saw that for envy they had given him up.

And while he was on the judge's seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that upright man, for I have had much trouble this day in a dream because of him.

Matthew 27:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:16 say?

Matthew 27:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.”

Where is Matthew 27:16 in the Bible?

Matthew 27:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 16.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:16.

What translation should I read Matthew 27:16 in?

Matthew 27:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 27:16?

Matthew 27:16 reads (BBE): “And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 27:16 bbe — And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.

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