and at this time a man named Barabbas was in prison among the insurgents–persons who in the insurrection had committed murder.
and at this time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.«
Now at the Festival it was customary for Pilate to release to the Jews any one prisoner whom they might beg off from punishment;
So the people came crowding up, asking Pilate to grant them the usual favour.
The man who was lying in prison charged with riot and murder and for whom they clamoured he set free, but Jesus he gave up to be dealt with as they desired.