What do we know about Barabbas?

Barabbas, in the New Testament, a prisoner mentioned in all four Gospels who was chosen by the crowd, over Jesus Christ, to be released by Pontius Pilate in a customary pardon before the feast of Passover.

What was Barabbas accused of?

Barabbas had been charged with the crime of treason against Rome—the same crime for which Jesus was also convicted. The penalty was death by crucifixion.

Who was Pontius Pilate in the Bible?

Pontius Pilate was the Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea (26–36 CE) who presided at the trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion.

What was the dispute between Paul and Barnabas?

Barnabas, together with Paul, struggled against those who required that Gentiles first be circumcised in order to become Christian (Ac 15, 1―2).

Why did Pilate release Barabbas and crucify Jesus?

Mark 15:15 So Pilate, wanting to gratify the crowd, released Barabbas to them; and he delivered Jesus, after he had scourged Him, to be crucified. In order to please the people, Pilate released Barabbas, but detained Jesus, whipped Him and sent Him to be crucified.

Who was Barabbas in the New Testament?

Barabbas, in the New Testament, a prisoner mentioned in all four Gospels who was chosen by the crowd, over Jesus Christ, to be released by Pontius Pilate in a customary pardon before the feast of Passover. In Matthew 27:16 Barabbas is called a “notorious prisoner.” In Mark 15:7, echoed in Luke 23:19,…

How does Barabbas get set free in the Bible?

Barabbas, a criminal on the brink of receiving his execution, gets set free by the Jewish people when they are given a choice between releasing either Barabbas or Jesus from their penalty, a customary pardon as part of the Passover Feast (think about the American pardoning of a turkey by the President on Thanksgiving).

Why did the Jews ask for Barabbas to be released?

The Jews, spurred on by the religious leaders in the crowd, ask for Barabbas to be released as per the Jewish tradition of pardoning one criminal during Passover. We don’t really get many hints of this throughout the Old Testament, so perhaps the custom had woven its way into Jewish tradition later on.