Matthew 27:21
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 27
“The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.”Matthew 27:21
What Does Matthew 27:21 Mean?
Matthew 27:21 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 4 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (4)
These passages are connected to Matthew 27:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 88:8“Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.”Matthew 27:17“Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?”Luke 20:14“But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.”Luke 23:13“And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,”
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