'Preference' in the Bible

But the High Priests urged on the crowd to obtain Barabbas's release in preference;

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;

Why? Because I do not love you [or wish you well, or have regard for your welfare]? God knows [that I do]!

If, however, it is to be life here and I am to go on living, this will mean useful and productive service for me; so I do not know which to choose [if I am given that choice].