A man called Barabbas was imprisoned with his fellow insurrectionists, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they begged for, and handed over Jesus to their will.
At that time, they had a notable prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.
Now, at the feast, he would release one prisoner to them, whomever they requested.
The crowd came up and began to ask him to do as he always did for them.