Bible Verses About "Who Was Barabbas in the Bible"
Barabbas was a notorious prisoner — a robber, insurrectionist, and murderer — whom Pilate released in place of Jesus at the crowd's demand.
Barabbas was a notorious prisoner — a robber, insurrectionist, and murderer — whom Pilate released in place of Jesus at the crowd's demand.
"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?" — Matthew 27:16-17 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Barabbas in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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?"
"Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber."
"And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection."
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