Matthew 27:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 27:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 27:26 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 27:26 — KJV
“Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.”
— Matthew 27:26 (KJV)
Matthew 27:26 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 27:26
“And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:26: released, barabbas, scourged
“Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:26: then, jesus, delivered
“And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:26: released, jesus, delivered
“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:26: then, jesus, delivered
“Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:26: then, scourged, jesus
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