At that time they had a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner for the crowd, whomever they wanted.
So when the crowds were gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?”
And there was a man named Barabbas who was in prison with his fellow insurrectionists who had committed murder in the insurrection.
He released the man they had been asking for, who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he handed Jesus over to their will.
They all cried out again, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)
Yes, you denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked for a murderer to be granted to you.
Though they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things deserve death, they not only do them but also approve of those who practice them.
Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsfolk and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, and who were in Christ before me.