Matthew 27:26 nasb — Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified.

NASB

"Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified."

— Matthew 27:26, NASB

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Matthew 27 — Context

23

And he said, "Why, what evil has He done?" But they kept shouting all the more, saying, "Crucify Him!"

24

When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but rather that a riot was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this Man's blood; see to that yourselves."

25

And all the people said, "His blood shall be on us and on our children!"

26

Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified.

27

Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him.

28

They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him.

29

And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and they knelt down before Him and mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

Matthew 27:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:26 say?
Matthew 27:26 in the NASB reads: “Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified.”
Where is Matthew 27:26 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 26.
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 27:26.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:26 in?
Matthew 27:26 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 27:26?
Matthew 27:26 reads (NASB): “Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified.” 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.
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