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Barabbas

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Mat.27.16) referred to as Barabbas (Βαραββᾶς) or Jesus Barabbas.

Named in 10 verses across 4 books of the Bible.

Every verse

John 18:40Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

Luke 23:18And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

Mark 15:7And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

Mark 15:11But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

Mark 15:15And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.

Matthew 27:16And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Matthew 27:17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

Matthew 27:20But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

Matthew 27:21The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

Matthew 27:26Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

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