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 began to accuse him, saying, 'This one we found perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying himself to be Christ a king.'
Mark 15:7
and there was one named Barabbas, bound with those making insurrection with him, who had in the insurrection committed murder.
John 18:40
therefore they all cried out again, saying, 'Not this one -- but Barabbas;' and Barabbas was a robber.
Whom
1 Samuel 12:13
And, now, lo, the king whom ye have chosen -- whom ye have asked! and lo, Jehovah hath placed over you a king.
Mark 15:6
And at every feast he was releasing to them one prisoner, whomsoever they were asking;
Acts 3:14
and ye the Holy and Righteous One did deny, and desired a man -- a murderer -- to be granted to you,
But
Matthew 27:26
Then did he release to them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, he delivered him up that he may be crucified;
Mark 15:15
and Pilate, wishing to content the multitude, released to them Barabbas, and delivered up Jesus -- having scourged him -- that he might be crucified.
General references
Proverbs 24:11
If from delivering those taken to death, And those slipping to the slaughter -- thou keepest back.
Mark 15:7
and there was one named Barabbas, bound with those making insurrection with him, who had in the insurrection committed murder.
John 18:40
therefore they all cried out again, saying, 'Not this one -- but Barabbas;' and Barabbas was a robber.
Acts 13:28
and no cause of death having found, they did ask of Pilate that he should be slain,