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# Barabbas #
## Facts: ##
Barabbas was a prisoner in Jerusalem at the time when Jesus was arrested.
* Barabbas was a criminal who had committed crimes of murder and rebellion against the Roman government.
* When Pontius Pilate offered to either release Barabbas or Jesus, the people chose Barabbas.
* So Pilate allowed Barabbas to go free, but condemned Jesus to be killed.
(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
(See also: [Pilate](../names/pilate.md), [Rome](../names/rome.md))
## Bible References: ##
* [John 18:38-40](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/18/38)
* [Luke 23:18-19](rc://en/tn/help/luk/23/18)
* [Mark 15:6-8](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/15/06)
* [Matthew 27:15-16](rc://en/tn/help/mat/27/15)
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## Word Data: ##
* Strong's: G912