Mark 15:7

New English Translation

A man named Barabbas was imprisoned with rebels who had committed murder during an insurrection.

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At that time they had in custody a notorious prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.

During the feast it was customary to release one prisoner to the people, whomever they requested.

Then the crowd came up and began to ask Pilate to release a prisoner for them, as was his custom.

He released the man they asked for, who had been thrown in prison for insurrection and murder. But he handed Jesus over to their will.