Mark 15:7

Translations

Modern

And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection.

Traditional

And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

Literal

And the one called Barabbas was there, having been bound with the rebels who had committed murder in the insurrection.

Latin

Erat autem qui dicebatur Barrabas, qui cum seditiosis erat vinctus, qui in seditione fecerat homicidium.

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Greek

English

And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection.

Notes

Mark 15:6–8

The custom described in 15:6–8 is not known outside of the Gospels, but all four Gospels mention it (Matthew 27:15–21; Luke 23:18–25; John 18:37–40). In many cases, ancient societies released prisoners during special holidays.
Barabbas: See also Matthew 27:16–17; Luke 23:19.
who had committed murder during the insurrection: Pilate's willingness to release Barabbas likely shows that Barabbas had not killed Roman citizens or soldiers (Matthew 15:15).

Mark 15:1–15

After Peter denied Christ , Mark returns to the story of Jesus and his trial. Pilate's hesitating under pressure matches what other sources say about his personality.

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate

Events

Related verses

Luke 23:18–19
But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”
Matthew 27:16
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.
Luke 23:25
As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over to their will.

Parallels

Matthew 27:15–23 Luke 23:13–25

People

Barabbas: A notorious prisoner released instead of Jesus

Glossary

Barabbas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Freedom, Liberty Gospel Mark, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Barabbas: A Prisoner Released by Pilate Citizens: Wicked: Barabbas Homicide: Felonious: Barabbas Insurrection: Barabbas Jesus, the Christ: Tried in Front of Pilate (In Jerusalem) Murder: Barabbas

Mark 15:7

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