Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
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Bible References
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Mark 15:7
One prisoner, named Barabbas, was kept chained up in prison along with men who had committed murder during a rebellion.
Luke 23:18
But the people all joined together shouting, "Take this man [i.e., Jesus] and release Barabbas to us [instead]."
John 18:40
They shouted out again, "[No], not this man. [We want] Barabbas!" [Note: Ironically, Barabbas' name means "son of the father"]. Now Barabbas was a robber.
Acts 3:14
But you denied the Holy and Righteous One [His rightful freedom] and asked for a murderer to be released to you [instead].
Romans 1:32
These people know that God's decrees require that those who practice such things deserve to die [i.e., either spiritual or temporal punishment], yet they not only do the same things [themselves], but even approve of other people who practice them.
General references
Mark 15:7
One prisoner, named Barabbas, was kept chained up in prison along with men who had committed murder during a rebellion.
John 18:40
They shouted out again, "[No], not this man. [We want] Barabbas!" [Note: Ironically, Barabbas' name means "son of the father"]. Now Barabbas was a robber.