Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
General references
Bible References
For
Luke 23:2
And they began to accuse Him, saying, We have found this one perverting the nation and forbidding them to give tribute to Caesar, saying himself to be a king, Christ.
Mark 15:7
And there was one named Barabbas, bound with the insurgents, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
John 18:40
Then they all cried again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas! But Barabbas was a robber.
Whom
1 Samuel 12:13
And now, behold the king whom you have chosen, whom you have desired! And behold, Jehovah has set a king over you!
Mark 15:6
And at that feast he released to them one prisoner, whomever they desired.
Acts 3:14
But you denied the Holy and Just One and desired a murderer to be given to you.
But
Matthew 27:26
Then he released Barabbas to them. And when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified.
Mark 15:15
And deciding to do the easiest to the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them, and having scourged Him, delivered up Jesus to be crucified.
General references
Proverbs 24:11
Deliver those being taken to death, and those stumbling to be killed, unless you hold back.
Mark 15:7
And there was one named Barabbas, bound with the insurgents, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
John 18:40
Then they all cried again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas! But Barabbas was a robber.
Acts 13:28
And finding not one cause of death in Him, they begged Pilate to do away with Him.