Mark 15:7

Holman Christian Standard Bible

There was one named Barabbas, who was in prison with rebels who had committed murder during the rebellion.

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At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

At the festival it was Pilate’s custom to release for the people a prisoner they requested.

The crowd came up and began to ask Pilate to do for them as was his custom.

and released the one they were asking for, who had been thrown into prison for rebellion and murder. But he handed Jesus over to their will.