# Barabbas, Barabbas's ## 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: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]]) (See also: [Pilate](../names/pilate.md), [Rome](../names/rome.md)) ## Bible References: * [John 18:40](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/18/40) * [Luke 23:19](rc://en/tn/help/luk/23/19) * [Mark 15:07](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/15/07) * [Matthew 27:15-16](rc://en/tn/help/mat/27/15) ## Word Data: * Strong's: G912