But the Chief Priests and the Councillors persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas, and to kill Jesus.
The Governor, however, said to them: "Which of these two do you wish me to release for you?" "Barabbas," they answered.
But the Chief Priests incited the crowd to get Barabbas released instead.
"No, not this man," they shouted again, "but Barabbas!" This Barabbas was a robber.
Every Sabbath Paul gave addresses in the Synagogue, trying to convince both Jews and Greeks.