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They had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
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A Tale of Two Sons
Commentators highlight the profound irony in the name "Barabbas," which literally means "son of the father." The crowd was presented with a choice between Barabbas, a murderer who represents a false "son of the father," and Jesus, the true, divine Son of the Father. Their choice for the counterfeit son over the true Son is a central tragedy of the passion narrative.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A notable prisoner. The word notable means one that is distinguished in any way, either for great virtues, or great crimes. In th…
19th Century
Anglican
A notable prisoner named Barabbas — There is considerable, though not decisive, evidence for the reading that gives “Jesus Barabba…
Baptist
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Ba…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Evangelist recounted what Christ suffered from the Jews; here, he recounts what He suffered from the Gentiles. And he does four things:<…
