Mark 15:7

And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

Cross-references

Matthew 27:16 adds that Barabbas was also called Jesus, giving his full name.

Luke 23:18 reports the crowd's cry to release Barabbas, directly referencing his identity as the rebel.

Luke 23:19 describes Barabbas as imprisoned for insurrection and murder, matching Mark's account.

Luke 23:25 confirms Barabbas was released for insurrection and murder, paralleling this verse.

John 18:40 calls Barabbas a robber, providing an alternative description to Mark's rebel and murderer.

Acts 3:14 directly references the choice of Barabbas, a murderer, over Jesus — the same event described here.