Barabbas

The guilty man who was set free

Imprisoned for insurrection and murder, released in Jesus' place, the first living picture of the exchange: the innocent for the guilty.

Where to read in the Bible

• Luke 23:18–25
• John 18:40

Connections

• may have been linked to the The Zealots and the revolts · editorial reading · Mark 15:7
• released in place of Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · Luke 23:25
• linked to The trial · stated in the text · John 18:40

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