A notable prisoner. The word notable means one that is distinguished in any way, either for great virtues, or great crimes. In th…

A notable prisoner named Barabbas — There is considerable, though not decisive, evidence for the reading that gives “Jesus Barabba…

Pilate was really anxious to deliver Christ from His cruel enemies, but like most wicked men, he was a great coward, so he attempted to achieve his…

St. John Chrysostom: Because Christ had answered none of the Jews' accusations in a way that would allow Pilate to acquit Him,…

Perhaps Barabbas was the son of a famous rabbi (his name literally means “son of the father”). Barabbas was probably an insurrectionist, and a well…

And they had then a notable prisoner
The Vulgate Latin reads, "he had"; that is, Pilate, who had committed him to pr…

Having no malice against Jesus, Pilate urged Him to clear Himself and labored to get Him discharged. The message from his wife was a warning. God h…

Above, the Evangelist recounted what Christ suffered from the Jews; here, he recounts what He suffered from the Gentiles. And he does four things:<…