11 Bible Verses about Barabbas

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Luke 23:18

They cried out in unison: Take this man away and release to us Barabbas!

John 18:40

They cried out: Not this man, but Barabbas. Barabbas was a robber.

Matthew 27:16

At that time they held an important prisoner named Barabbas.

Matthew 27:17

When they assembled, Pilate asked: What is your choice? Barabbas or Jesus, the one called the Christ?

Matthew 27:20

The chief priests and elders got the people to request Barabbas, and for Jesus to be put to death.

Matthew 27:21

The governor responded to them. He asked: Which of the two do you want me to set free? They shouted: Barabbas!

Mark 15:11

The chief priests influenced the crowd, that he should release Barabbas to them instead.

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Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate

Matthew 27:16-26

At that time they held an important prisoner named Barabbas. When they assembled, Pilate asked: What is your choice? Barabbas or Jesus, the one called the Christ? He knew it was because of envy they gave him up. read more.
While he was seated in judgment his wife sent a message to him. She said, Do not judge that righteous man. I have had much trouble this day in a dream because of him. The chief priests and elders got the people to request Barabbas, and for Jesus to be put to death. The governor responded to them. He asked: Which of the two do you want me to set free? They shouted: Barabbas! Pilate said to them: What am I to do with Jesus, the one called Christ? They all said: Put him to death. Impale him! What evil has he done? Pilate asked. But they shouted: Impale him! Pilate saw that he could do nothing. The people were ready to cause much trouble. He took water and washed his hands in front of the people. He said: The blood of this man is not on my hands. You are responsible. The people answered: Let his blood be on us, and on our children. He set Barabbas free. He had Jesus whipped. Then he commanded that he be put to death on the stake.

Mark 15:7-15

Barabbas, a rebel and a murderer was available for this purpose. The crowd cried aloud and asked him to do as he always did for them. Pilate answered them, saying: Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews? read more.
For he knew that it was out of envy the chief priests delivered him up. The chief priests influenced the crowd, that he should release Barabbas to them instead. What should I do with the one you call the King of the Jews? Pilate asked. They cried out: Impale him! Pilate said: Why, what evil has he done? But they cried out exceedingly, Impale him! Wishing to please the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. Then he handed over Jesus. He was flogged and impaled.

Luke 23:18-25

They cried out in unison: Take this man away and release to us Barabbas! He was thrown into prison for insurrection (sedition) in the city and murder. Pilate spoke to them again desiring to release Jesus. read more.
But they shouted, Impale him! Impale him! A third time he said to them: Why, what evil has this man done? I have found no reason to put him to death. I will therefore chastise him and release him. But they were insistent and spoke in loud voices asking him to impale him. And they prevailed. Pilate pronounced a sentence that what they asked for should be done. He released the man who was in prison for insurrection and murder and he delivered Jesus to their will.

John 18:40

They cried out: Not this man, but Barabbas. Barabbas was a robber.

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