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A Tale of Two Sons
Commentators highlight the profound irony in the name "Barabbas," which literally means "son of the father." The crowd was presented with a choice between Barabbas, a murderer who represents a false "son of the father," and Jesus, the true, divine Son of the Father. Their choice for the counterfeit son over the true Son is a central tragedy of the passion narrative.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:16
18th Century
Theologian
A notable prisoner. The word notable means one that is distinguished in any way, either for great virtues, or great crimes. In th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:15–30
19th Century
Preacher
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Ba…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:16
Perhaps Barabbas was the son of a famous rabbi (his name literally means “son of the father”). Barabbas was probably an insurrectionist, and a well…
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John Gill
On Matthew 27:16
17th Century
Pastor
And they had then a notable prisoner
The Vulgate Latin reads, "he had"; that is, Pilate, who had committed him to pr…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:11–25
17th Century
Minister
Having no malice against Jesus, Pilate urged Him to clear Himself and labored to get Him discharged. The message from his wife was a warning. God h…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 27:1–26
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Evangelist recounted what Christ suffered from the Jews; here, he recounts what He suffered from the Gentiles. And he does four things:<…