# 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](../other/pilate.md), [Rome](../other/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)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: G912