Luke 23:19

(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)

Cross-references

Luke 23:2 Contrast

Luke 23:2 accuses Jesus of perverting the nation and forbidding tribute — the same sedition charge that actually fit Barabbas here.

Luke 23:5 Contrast

Luke 23:5 accuses Jesus of stirring up the people, while Barabbas literally stirred up sedition as noted here.

Acts 3:14 Allusion

Acts 3:14 explicitly contrasts Jesus the Holy One with Barabbas the murderer, directly referencing the choice described.

Matthew 27:16 calls Barabbas a 'notable prisoner,' giving his name and status alongside the account.

Mark 15:7 Parallel

Mark 15:7 adds that Barabbas was imprisoned with insurrectionists and committed murder during the uprising.

John 18:40 Parallel

John 18:40 calls Barabbas a robber, supplementing Luke's description of sedition and murder.