And at that time they were holding a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
Now at the Passover Feast the governor was accustomed to release for the people any one prisoner whom they wanted.
So when the people gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”
And the one named Barabbas had been imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder in the revolt.
And he released the man for whom they were asking, who had been thrown into prison for a revolt and murder; but he handed Jesus over to their will.
So they shouted again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a rebel.
But you disowned the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you,
and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them.
Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsfolk and my fellow prisoners, who are outstanding in the view of the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.