State he was imprisoned with rebels who committed murder during an insurrection against Roman occupying forces. John: Labels him a bandit or robber. The Choice: Jesus vs. Barabbas
Seeking a way to release Jesus, whom he considered innocent, Pilate offered the crowd a choice between the two men. Barabbas
According to the Gospels, Roman governor Pontius Pilate had a custom of releasing one prisoner chosen by the crowd at Passover. State he was imprisoned with rebels who committed
Barabbas is mentioned in all four Gospels, though each highlights different aspects of his criminal background: Describes him simply as a "notorious prisoner". whom he considered innocent