Matthew 27:16 (NKJV): What the Church Fathers Said

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Matthew 27:16

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

And he sought to rescue Christ by means of this practice, that the Jews might not have the shadow of an excuse left them. A convicted murderer is put in comparison with Christ, Barabbas, whom he calls not merely a robber, but a notable one, that is, renowned for crime.

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Jerome

At that time he had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. Now, in the Gospel written according to the Hebrews, 'the son of their teacher' is interpreted as referring to this man, who had been condemned for sedition and murder.

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Thomas Aquinas

Then he sets forth the opportunity from a certain robber who was called Barabbas, which is interpreted "son of the father," namely, of the devil; John 8:44: "you are of your father the devil."

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