Sothey criedout again,saying,"Not this Man,but Barabbas."NowBarabbaswas a robber.
And he releasedthe man they were askingfor who had been throwninto prisonfor insurrectionand murder,but he deliveredJesusto their will.
Wishingto satisfythe crowd,PilatereleasedBarabbasfor them, and after having Jesusscourged,he handedHim over to be crucified.
The man namedBarabbashad beenimprisonedwith the insurrectionistswhohad committedmurderin the insurrection.
Thenhe releasedBarabbasfor them; but after having Jesusscourged,he handedHim over to be crucified.
At that timethey were holdinga notoriousprisoner,calledBarabbas.
At that timeJesussaidto the crowds,"Have you comeout with swordsand clubsto arrestMe as [you would] againsta robber?EverydayI used to sitin the templeteachingand you did not seizeMe.
