Parallel Verses
Montgomery New Testament
He released the man who had been put in prison for riot and murder, the man whom they asked for; but Jesus he handed over to their will.
New American Standard Bible
And he released the man they were asking for who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he delivered Jesus to their will.
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
and released the one they were asking for, who had been thrown into prison for rebellion and murder. But he handed Jesus over to their will.
International Standard Version
So he released the man who had been put in prison for revolt and murder the man whose release they continued to demand but he let them have their way with Jesus.
A Conservative Version
And he released the man who had been cast into prison because of insurrection and murder, whom they asked for, but he delivered Jesus to their will.
American Standard Version
And he released him that for insurrection and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.
Amplified
And he released the man they were asking for who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he handed over Jesus to their will.
An Understandable Version
and released the man they had asked for [i.e., Barabbas], who had been thrown into prison for [inciting] a rebellion and committing murder. But he turned Jesus over to the people do with Him whatever they wanted.
Anderson New Testament
And he released him that for a seditious movement, and for murder, had been thrown into prison, whom they demanded; but Jesus, he delivered up to their will.
Bible in Basic English
And in answer to their request, he let that man go free who had been in prison for acting against the government and causing death, and Jesus he gave up to their pleasure.
Common New Testament
And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.
Daniel Mace New Testament
accordingly he discharg'd the prisoner they desired, him that was committed for riot and murder; but he abandon'd Jesus to their discretion.
Darby Translation
And he released him who, for tumult and murder, had been cast into prison, whom they begged for, and Jesus he delivered up to their will.
Godbey New Testament
And released him who on account of sedition and murder had been cast into prison, and delivered up Jesus according to their wish.
Goodspeed New Testament
He released the man they asked for, who had been put in prison for riot and murder, and handed Jesus over to their will.
John Wesley New Testament
And he released to them him, that for insurrection and murder had been cast into prison, whom they desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.
Julia Smith Translation
And he loosed to them him cast into prison for sedition, and slaughter, which they demanded; and delivered Jesus to their will.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he released the one who had been thrown into prison because of insurrection and murder, whom they were asking for, but Jesus he handed over to their will.
Modern King James verseion
And he released to them the one who had been thrown into prison for sedition and murder, for whom they had asked. But he delivered up Jesus to their will.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and let loose unto them, him that for insurrection, and murder, was cast into prison, whom they desired: and delivered Jesus to do with him what they would.
Moffatt New Testament
he released the man they wanted, the man who had been imprisoned for riot and murder, and Jesus he handed over to their will.
NET Bible
He released the man they asked for, who had been thrown in prison for insurrection and murder. But he handed Jesus over to their will.
New Heart English Bible
He released him who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus up to their will.
Noyes New Testament
And he released him who for sedition and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.
Sawyer New Testament
And he released him that was cast into prison for sedition and murder, whom they desired, and delivered up Jesus to their will.
The Emphasized Bible
and released him who, for revolt and murder, had been cast into prison, whom they claimed, - whereas, Jesus, delivered he up unto their will.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Then released he to them him who for sedition and murder had been cast into prison; but he gave up Jesus to their will.
Twentieth Century New Testament
He released the man who had been put in prison for riot and murder, as they demanded, and gave Jesus up to be dealt with as they pleased.
Webster
And he released to them him that for sedition and murder had been cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.
Weymouth New Testament
The man who was lying in prison charged with riot and murder and for whom they clamoured he set free, but Jesus he gave up to be dealt with as they desired.
Williams New Testament
So he released the man who had been put in prison for riot and murder, whom they continued to demand, but turned Jesus over to their will.
World English Bible
He released him who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus up to their will.
Worrell New Testament
and he released him who, because of insurrection and murder, had been cast into prison, for whom they were asking; but he delivered up Jesus to their will.
Worsley New Testament
And he released to them him that for sedition and murder had been cast into prison, whom they desired; and delivered up Jesus to their will.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he released him who because of sedition and murder hath been cast into the prison, whom they were asking, and Jesus he gave up to their will.
Themes
Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 23:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
Pilate Releases Barabbas
24 So Pilate gave sentence what they wished should be done. 25 He released the man who had been put in prison for riot and murder, the man whom they asked for; but Jesus he handed over to their will. 26 And when they led him away they took hold of Simon, a Cyrenean, who was coming in from the country, and laid the cross on him to carry it behind Jesus.
Cross References
Matthew 27:26
Then he released Barabbas to them, but Jesus he scourged, and delivered to be crucified.
Mark 15:6-7
Now at the time of the feast it was customary to release to them a prisoner, whatever one they asked for.
Mark 15:15
So Pilate, who wished to make himself strong with the crowd, released Barabbas to them, and gave Jesus over for crucifixion, after he had scourged him.
Luke 23:2
and began to accuse him. "We have found this fellow perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, and proclaiming that he is the Messiah and King."
Luke 23:5
But they repeatedly insisted, "He is stirring up the people throughout all Judea with his teaching which started from Galilee."
John 18:40
Then they all shouted again. "No, not him! Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.
Acts 3:14
"but you disowned the holy and righteous One, and asked as a favor the release of a murderer.