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Give us Barabbas!&#8221 Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But they shouted back, “No! Not this man. We want Barabbas!” (Barabbas was a revolutionary.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They cried out again, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then they cried out again saying, "Not this one, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then they all cried again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they shouted again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a rebel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So they cried out again, saying, &#8220Not this Man, but Barabbas.&#8221 Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore they cried out again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So they cried out again, saying, “Not this man, but Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then they all shouted back again, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They shouted back, “Not this man, but Barabbas! ” Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They shouted back, &#8220Not this man, but Barabbas!&#8221 Now Barabbas was a revolutionary. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They cried out therefore again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They shouted, "No, not him! We want Barabbas." Now Barabbas was a terrorist. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They cried out therefore again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Jews shouted again, "Don't free this man! Free Barabbas!" (Barabbas was a political revolutionary.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They answered him with a shout, "No, not him! We want Barabbas!" (Barabbas was a bandit.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />At this, they shouted out again, "Not this fellow, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a revolutionary. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Not this man,? they all shouted, ?but Barabbas!? (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then they shouted back, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" (Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then they shouted again, saying, "Not this man, but Barabbas." Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then they all cried again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />With a roar of voices they again cried out, saying, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then they all shouted again, saying, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore they all cried out again, saying, “Not this One—but Barabbas”; and Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then they cried out again saying, "Not this one, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> therefore they all cried out again, saying, 'Not this one -- but Barabbas;' and Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then cried they all again, saying, Not this, but Barabbas: and Barabbas was a robber.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then cried they all again, saying: Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then they all cried out repeatedly, saying: “Not this one, but Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They cried out again, “Not this one but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They shouted in reply, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a bandit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They all cried out saying, Not him, but Bar-Abbas. Now this Bar-Abbas was a bandit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they all cried out when they were saying, “Not this one, but Barabba.” But this Barabba was a robber. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />They all, then, cried out, saying: Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then they all again cried out, saying, Not Him, but Barabbas. And Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then again they all clamoured, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />upon which they all cried out again: not him, but Barabbas, now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />With a roar of voices they again cried out, saying, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />They cried out, therefore, again, saying, "Not this Man, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Then they all cried out again, saying, Not Him, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/18-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6589" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/18.htm">Jesus Before Pilate</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">39</span>But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">“Not</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touton (DPro-AMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this man,”</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/2905.htm" title="2905: Ekraugasan (V-AIA-3P) -- To cry aloud, shout, exclaim. From krauge; to clamor.">they shouted,</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">“but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/912.htm" title="912: Barabban (N-AMS) -- Barabbas. Of Chaldee origin; son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite.">Barabbas!”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">(Now</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/912.htm" title="912: Barabbas (N-NMS) -- Barabbas. Of Chaldee origin; son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite.">Barabbas</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/3027.htm" title="3027: lēstēs (N-NMS) -- A robber, brigand, bandit. From leizomai; a brigand.">an insurrectionist.)</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-16.htm">Matthew 27:16-26</a></span><br />At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. / So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” / For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7-15</a></span><br />And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. / So the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom. / “Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-18.htm">Luke 23:18-25</a></span><br />But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” / (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) / Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Acts 3:14</a></span><br />You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Acts 13:28</a></span><br />And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Matthew 27:20</a></span><br />But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-11.htm">Mark 15:11</a></span><br />But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-19.htm">Luke 23:19</a></span><br />(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-15.htm">John 19:15</a></span><br />At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Acts 3:13</a></span><br />The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a></span><br />He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a></span><br />He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a></span><br />Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a></span><br />The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/27-16.htm">Matthew 27:16,26</a></b></br> And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/15-7.htm">Mark 15:7,15</a></b></br> And there was <i>one</i> named Barabbas, <i>which lay</i> bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/23-18.htm">Luke 23:18,19,25</a></b></br> And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this <i>man</i>, and release unto us Barabbas: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/23-19.htm">Barabbas</a> <a href="/luke/23-18.htm">Barab'bas</a> <a href="/john/12-44.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/john/18-27.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/john/12-44.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/john/10-1.htm">Outlaw</a> <a href="/john/13-8.htm">Part</a> <a href="/luke/23-14.htm">Rebellion</a> <a href="/luke/21-25.htm">Roar</a> <a href="/john/10-1.htm">Robber</a> <a href="/luke/23-21.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Voices</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/27-16.htm">Barabbas</a> <a href="/matthew/27-16.htm">Barab'bas</a> <a href="/john/19-6.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/john/19-15.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/john/19-6.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Outlaw</a> <a href="/john/19-23.htm">Part</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Rebellion</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Roar</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm">Robber</a> <a href="/john/19-6.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/acts/4-24.htm">Voices</a><div class="vheading2">John 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-1.htm">Judas betrays Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-6.htm">The officers fall to the ground.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-10.htm">Peter cuts off Malchus' ear.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-12.htm">Jesus is taken, and led unto Annas and Caiaphas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-15.htm">Peter's denial.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-19.htm">Jesus examined before Caiaphas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-25.htm">Peter's second and third denial.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-28.htm">Jesus arraigned before Pilate.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-36.htm">His kingdom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/18-40.htm">The Jews prefer Barabbas.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>“Not this man,” they shouted</b><br>The crowd's rejection of Jesus in favor of Barabbas highlights the fulfillment of prophecy, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>, where the Messiah is described as "despised and rejected by men." This moment underscores the fickle nature of public opinion, which had previously hailed Jesus as a king during His triumphal entry into Jerusalem (<a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a>). The crowd's choice reflects a misunderstanding of Jesus' mission, expecting a political liberator rather than a spiritual savior. The phrase also illustrates the influence of the chief priests and elders, who persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas (<a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Matthew 27:20</a>).<p><b>“but Barabbas!”</b><br>Barabbas, whose name means "son of the father," presents a stark contrast to Jesus, the true Son of the Father. The choice between Jesus and Barabbas symbolizes the choice between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world. Barabbas was known for his involvement in a rebellion, making him a figure of political resistance against Roman rule. This choice reflects the people's desire for a messianic figure who would lead a physical revolt, rather than the spiritual salvation offered by Jesus. The release of Barabbas instead of Jesus also serves as a type of substitutionary atonement, where the guilty is set free while the innocent is condemned, prefiguring the redemptive work of Christ on the cross.<p><b>(Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)</b><br>Barabbas' role as an insurrectionist is significant in understanding the political climate of Judea under Roman occupation. The Jewish people were under heavy taxation and oppression, leading to frequent uprisings and a longing for deliverance. Barabbas' involvement in such a rebellion made him a popular figure among those who sought to overthrow Roman authority. This context highlights the irony of the situation: the crowd chose a violent revolutionary over the Prince of Peace. The mention of Barabbas as an insurrectionist also emphasizes the miscarriage of justice, as Pilate found no fault in Jesus (<a href="/john/18-38.htm">John 18:38</a>), yet succumbed to the crowd's demands. This decision reflects the broader theme of Jesus' trial and crucifixion, where human justice fails, but divine justice prevails through the resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/barabbas.htm">Barabbas</a></b><br>A prisoner who was involved in an insurrection and was released instead of Jesus. His name means "son of the father" in Aramaic, which is ironic given the choice between him and Jesus, the true Son of the Father.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>The group of people present at Jesus' trial before Pilate, who chose to release Barabbas over Jesus. Their decision reflects the influence of the chief priests and the volatile nature of public opinion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a></b><br>The Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus. He found no fault in Jesus but succumbed to the crowd's demands to release Barabbas.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_insurrection.htm">The Insurrection</a></b><br>The rebellion or uprising in which Barabbas was involved. This event highlights the political tension in Judea under Roman rule.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_trial_of_jesus.htm">The Trial of Jesus</a></b><br>The legal proceedings where Jesus was judged by Pilate. This event is pivotal in the Passion account, leading to Jesus' crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_irony_of_choice.htm">The Irony of Choice</a></b><br>The crowd chose Barabbas, a known criminal, over Jesus, the sinless Savior. This reflects the human tendency to choose immediate gratification or perceived safety over truth and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_the_crowd.htm">The Influence of the Crowd</a></b><br>The decision to release Barabbas was heavily influenced by the chief priests and the crowd's pressure. This serves as a warning about the dangers of following the majority without discernment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_authority.htm">The Role of Authority</a></b><br>Pilate's decision to release Barabbas despite knowing Jesus' innocence highlights the failure of leadership when it succumbs to public pressure rather than upholding justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_substitutionary_nature_of_jesus'_sacrifice.htm">The Substitutionary Nature of Jesus' Sacrifice</a></b><br>Barabbas' release is a powerful illustration of substitution, where Jesus takes the place of the guilty, pointing to the greater spiritual truth of Jesus' atoning sacrifice for humanity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_choose_wisely.htm">The Call to Choose Wisely</a></b><br>Believers are continually faced with choices that reflect their values and priorities. This passage challenges us to choose Christ and His ways over the fleeting and often deceptive allure of the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_barabbas_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Barabbas in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/prophets'_messages_on_faith,_justice.htm">Who killed Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_speak_in_tongues.htm">Did Jesus rise from the dead on the third day?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_laying_hands.htm">What does the Bible say about laying on hands?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) <span class= "bld">Then cried they all again.</span>--St. John has not recorded any clamour before, but implies that of <a href="/mark/15-8.htm" title="And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done to them.">Mark 15:8</a>, and <a href="/context/luke/23-5.htm" title="And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.">Luke 23:5-10</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Now Barabbas was a robber.</span>--Comp. Note on <a href="/john/10-1.htm" title="Truly, truly, I say to you, He that enters not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.">John 10:1</a>. The word includes the meaning of unrestrained violence, which often leads to bloodshed (<a href="/mark/15-7.htm" title="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 15:7</a>; <a href="/luke/23-19.htm" title="(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)">Luke 23:19</a>), and is thus used in a striking parallel in Sophocles:-- . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/18-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">“Not</span><br /><span class="grk">Μὴ</span> <span class="translit">(Mē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this [man],”</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦτον</span> <span class="translit">(touton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">they shouted,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐκραύγασαν</span> <span class="translit">(Ekraugasan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2905.htm">Strong's 2905: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cry aloud, shout, exclaim. From krauge; to clamor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“but</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλὰ</span> <span class="translit">(alla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Barabbas!”</span><br /><span class="grk">Βαραββᾶν</span> <span class="translit">(Barabban)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_912.htm">Strong's 912: </a> </span><span class="str2">Barabbas. Of Chaldee origin; son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">(Now</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Barabbas</span><br /><span class="grk">Βαραββᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(Barabbas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_912.htm">Strong's 912: </a> </span><span class="str2">Barabbas. Of Chaldee origin; son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦν</span> <span class="translit">(ēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an insurrectionist.)</span><br /><span class="grk">λῃστής</span> <span class="translit">(lēstēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A robber, brigand, bandit. From leizomai; a brigand.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/18-40.htm">John 18:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/18-40.htm">John 18:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/18-40.htm">John 18:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/18-40.htm">John 18:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/18-40.htm">John 18:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/18-40.htm">John 18:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/18-40.htm">John 18:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/18-40.htm">John 18:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/18-40.htm">John 18:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/18-40.htm">John 18:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/18-40.htm">NT Gospels: John 18:40 Then they all shouted again saying Not (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/18-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 18:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 18:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/19-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 19:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 19:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>