"We have found this man," they said, "an agitator among our nation, forbidding the payment of tribute to Caesar, and claiming to be himself an anointed king."

and at this time a man named Barabbas was in prison among the insurgents--persons who in the insurrection had committed murder.

With a roar of voices they again cried out, saying, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.

Whom

Now at the Festival it was customary for Pilate to release to the Jews any one prisoner whom they might beg off from punishment;

Yes, you disowned the holy and righteous One, and asked as a favour the release of a murderer.

But

Then he released Barabbas to them, but Jesus he ordered to be scourged, and gave Him up to be crucified.

So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the mob, released Barabbas for them, and after scourging Jesus handed Him over for crucifixion.

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and at this time a man named Barabbas was in prison among the insurgents--persons who in the insurrection had committed murder.

With a roar of voices they again cried out, saying, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.

Without having found Him guilty of any capital offence they urged Pilate to have Him put to death;