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Barabbas: A Prisoner Released by Pilate Matthew 27:16–26

At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. / So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” / For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.

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Barabbas: A Prisoner Released by Pilate Mark 15:7–15

And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. / So the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom. / “Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked.

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Barabbas: A Prisoner Released by Pilate Luke 23:18–25

But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” / (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) / Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,

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Barabbas: A Prisoner Released by Pilate John 18:40

“Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

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Barabbas: A Prisoner Released by Pilate Acts 3:14

You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.

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