John 18:40

Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

Cross-references

Matthew 27:26 records the release of Barabbas, directly fulfilling the crowd's demand here.

Mark 15:15 Parallel

Mark 15:15 narrates Pilate releasing Barabbas to please the crowd, concluding the event.

Luke 23:18 Parallel

Luke 23:18 records the identical cry for Barabbas, reinforcing the crowd's rejection of Jesus.

Luke 23:25 Parallel

Luke 23:25 describes Pilate releasing the prisoner they demanded, completing the narrative of the choice.

Acts 3:13 Allusion

Acts 3:13 directly recalls the crowd disowning Jesus before Pilate, the same rejection as here.

Acts 3:14 Contrast

Acts 3:14 contrasts the Holy and Righteous One with the murderer they asked for, highlighting the injustice.

Matthew 27:20 records the chief priests persuading the crowd to ask for Barabbas, the same event from another Gospel.

Mark 15:6 Historical context

Mark 15:6 explains the Passover custom of releasing a prisoner, providing context for the crowd's demand for Barabbas.

Mark 15:7 Historical context

Mark 15:7 reveals Barabbas was an insurrectionist and murderer, expanding on the term 'robber' used here.

Luke 23:19 Historical context

Luke 23:19 provides background that Barabbas was imprisoned for sedition and murder, adding context.

Micah 3:2 Parallel

Micah 3:2 condemns those who hate good and love evil — the crowd's choice of Barabbas over Jesus exemplifies this.

Matthew 27:16 adds that Barabbas was a notable prisoner, giving background to the crowd's choice.

Acts 7:35 Parallel

Acts 7:35 describes Moses rejected by Israelites — a parallel to the crowd rejecting Jesus for Barabbas. Both reject God's chosen leader.