Luke 23:19
(Barabbas had been put in prison for taking part in a rebellion in the city, and for murder.)
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
In Context
18But they all shouted together, “Kill this man, and release Barabbas to us.”
20Pilate wanted to release Jesus, so spoke to them again.
Cross References
Luke 23:5But they insisted, saying, “He is inciting rebellion all over Judea with his teachings, from Galilee to right here in Jerusalem.”
Matthew Henry on Luke 23:14-26
Barabbas Preferred to Christ. 13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: 15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. 16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him. 17 (For of necessity he must release… Read the whole commentary →