Matthew 27:21

The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 27:21

BSB

"Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" asked the governor. "Barabbas," they replied.

AKJV

The governor answered and said to them, Whether of the two will you that I release to you? They said, Barabbas.

CPDV

Then, in response, the procurator said to them, "Which of the two do you want to be released to you?" But they said to him, "Barabbas."

ERV

But the governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas.

NHEB

But the governor answered them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas."

SMT

And the leader having answered, said to them, Which of the two will ye I shall loose to you? And they said, Barabbas.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 27:21

ThegovernorG2232Noun Masculine answeredG611Verb andG1161Conjunction saidG2036untothemG846 WhetherG5101 ofG575thetwainG1417NounwillyeG2309VerbthatIreleaseG630VerbuntoyouG5213TheysaidG2036 BarabbasG912Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 27:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 27:21

Summary

Crowd chooses criminal over innocent

Place

Governor's headquarters

Event

Crowd chooses Barabbas

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD