Luke 23:19
New International Version
(Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)

New Living Translation
(Barabbas was in prison for taking part in an insurrection in Jerusalem against the government, and for murder.)

English Standard Version
a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city and for murder.

Berean Standard Bible
(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)

Berean Literal Bible
who was one having been cast into the prison on account of a certain insurrection having been made in the city, and murder.

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

New King James Version
who had been thrown into prison for a certain rebellion made in the city, and for murder.

New American Standard Bible
(He was one who had been thrown into prison for a revolt that took place in the city, and for murder.)

NASB 1995
(He was one who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection made in the city, and for murder.)

NASB 1977
(He was one who had been thrown into prison for a certain insurrection made in the city, and for murder.)

Legacy Standard Bible
(He had been thrown into prison for an insurrection made in the city and for murder.)

Amplified Bible
(He was one who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection that happened in the city, and for murder.)

Christian Standard Bible
(He had been thrown into prison for a rebellion that had taken place in the city, and for murder.)

Holman Christian Standard Bible
(He had been thrown into prison for a rebellion that had taken place in the city, and for murder.)

American Standard Version
one who for a certain insurrection made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.

Contemporary English Version
Now Barabbas was in jail because he had started a riot in the city and had murdered someone.

English Revised Version
one who for a certain insurrection made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
(Barabbas had been thrown into prison for his involvement in a riot that had taken place in the city and for murder.)

Good News Translation
Barabbas had been put in prison for a riot that had taken place in the city, and for murder.)

International Standard Version
(This man had been put in prison for murder and for a revolt that had taken place in the city.)

Majority Standard Bible
(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)

NET Bible
(This was a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city, and for murder.)

New Heart English Bible
(one who was thrown into prison for a certain revolt in the city, and for murder.)

Webster's Bible Translation
(Who, for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)

Weymouth New Testament


World English Bible
one who was thrown into prison for a certain revolt in the city, and for murder.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
who had been cast into prison, because of a certain sedition made in the city, and murder.

Berean Literal Bible
who was one having been cast into the prison on account of a certain insurrection having been made in the city, and murder.

Young's Literal Translation
who had been, because of a certain sedition made in the city, and murder, cast into prison.

Smith's Literal Translation
(Who was for a certain sedition having been in the city, and slaughter, cast into prison.)
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who, for a certain sedition made in the city, and for a murder, was cast into prison.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now he had been cast into prison because of a certain sedition that occurred in the city and for murder.

New American Bible
(Now Barabbas had been imprisoned for a rebellion that had taken place in the city and for murder.)

New Revised Standard Version
(This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.)
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Who because of sedition and murder which had happened in the city, was cast into prison.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Who, because of a sedition and murder that had occurred in that city, had been cast into prison.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
He, for a certain seditious movement that had been made in the city, and for murder, had been thrown into prison.

Godbey New Testament
who had been cast into prison on account of certain sedition made in the city, and murder.

Haweis New Testament
(who for a certain sedition raised in the city, and for murder, had been cast into prison.)

Mace New Testament
Barabbas had been imprison'd for murder in a riot he had rais'd in the city.

Weymouth New Testament


Worrell New Testament
one who, indeed, because of a certain insurrection made in the city, and of murder, was cast into prison.

Worsley New Testament
(who for a riot in the city, and for murder, was committed to prison:)

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Crowd Chooses Barabbas
18But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” 19(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) 20Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,…

Cross References
Matthew 27:16-17
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. / So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

Mark 15:7
And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection.

John 18:40
“Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

Acts 3:14
You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.

Acts 24:5
We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

Matthew 27:20-21
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death. / “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.

Mark 15:11
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.

John 19:15
At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.

Acts 3:13
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him.

Acts 7:52
Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—

Jeremiah 5:26
For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men.

Jeremiah 23:14
And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.”

Zechariah 11:8
And in one month I dismissed three shepherds. My soul grew impatient with the flock, and their souls also detested me.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Luke 23:2,5
And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King…

Acts 3:14
But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

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Luke 23
1. Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.
8. Herod mocks him.
12. Herod and Pilate become friends.
13. Barabbas is desired of the people,
24. and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.
26. He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;
34. prays for his enemies.
39. Two criminals are crucified with him.
46. His death.
50. His burial.














who had been thrown into prison
This phrase refers to the state of Barabbas, a notable prisoner at the time of Jesus' trial. The Greek word used here for "prison" is "phylakē," which denotes a place of custody or confinement. Historically, prisons in the Roman era were not places of long-term punishment but rather holding areas for those awaiting trial or execution. This context highlights the severity of Barabbas's crimes, as he was not merely detained but held for significant offenses.

for an insurrection
The term "insurrection" is translated from the Greek word "stasis," which means a standing or uprising against authority. In the historical context of Roman-occupied Judea, insurrections were not uncommon as the Jewish people often resisted Roman rule. This word choice underscores the political tension of the time and the gravity of Barabbas's actions, which were seen as a direct challenge to Roman authority.

in the city
This phrase situates the insurrection within the urban environment, likely Jerusalem, the center of Jewish religious life and Roman political control. The city was a hotbed of political and religious activity, making it a strategic location for any uprising. The mention of "the city" emphasizes the public and disruptive nature of Barabbas's crime, affecting the heart of Jewish society.

and for murder
The Greek word for "murder" here is "phonos," indicating a premeditated act of killing. This highlights the violent nature of Barabbas's actions, marking him as a dangerous criminal. In the scriptural context, murder is a grave sin, violating the commandment "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13). The inclusion of murder alongside insurrection paints Barabbas as a figure of significant moral and legal culpability, contrasting sharply with the innocence of Jesus.

(19) Who for a certain sedition.--St. Luke's and St. Mark's accounts agree more closely than the others. St. John alone speaks of Barabbas as a "robber;" St. Matthew merely calls him a "notable prisoner."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
([Barabbas]
ὅστις (hostis)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3748: Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever.

had been imprisoned
βληθεὶς (blētheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 906: (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.

for
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

an
τινὰ (tina)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

insurrection
στάσιν (stasin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4714: From the base of histemi; a standing, i.e. position; by implication, a popular uprising; figuratively, controversy.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

city,
πόλει (polei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

for murder.)
φόνον (phonon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5408: Murder, slaughter, killing. From an obsolete primary pheno; murder.


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