A prisoner released by Pilate
- Matthew 27:16–26
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. …
- Mark 15:7–15
And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them. But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? …
- Luke 23:18–25
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.) Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them. …
- John 18:40
Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
- Acts 3:14
But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;