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10 Bible verses about Barabbas KJV
Barabbas was a real prisoner, guilty of the thing Jesus was accused of, and the crowd asked for him by name. He is the only man in history who could say Jesus died in his place literally. These verses cover the account.
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Matthew 27:16 · KJV
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Matthew 27:17 · KJV
Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
Matthew 27:20 · KJV
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Matthew 27:21 · KJV
The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
Matthew 27:26 · KJV
Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
Mark 15:7 · KJV
And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
Mark 15:11 · KJV
But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.
Luke 23:18 · KJV
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
John 18:40 · KJV
Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
Isaiah 53:6 · KJV
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
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