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A Murderer Over the Messiah
Commentators highlight the shocking nature of the crowd's choice. When presented with a clear option between Jesus, the sinless "Prince of Life," and Barabbas, a known murderer and rebel, they chose Barabbas. Scholars note this reveals the depth of their rejection, preferring a violent insurrectionist over the one who healed their sick and taught love for enemies.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:21
18th Century
Theologian
Whether of the twain? Which of the two, Jesus or Barabbas?
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:20–22
19th Century
Preacher
Now the die is cast. The choice of the multitude is made: Barabbas is preferred to Jesus. The Lord of glory had been sold by Judas for the price of…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:21
The leaders helped persuade the crowd. Historically, the crowd’s response is comprehensible. They have come to demand Barabbas’s release. Confronte…
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John Gill
On Matthew 27:21
17th Century
Pastor
The governor answered and said to them
A second time, after some time had been allowed and taken up to consider of t…
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:<…