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The Jews asked for Barabbas to be released. Luke 23:18-19 tells us that, "The whole crowd shouted, "Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!" (Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)" (NIV)

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As it was the custom to release a prisoner, they the Jews demanded Pilate to release the robber Barabbas.

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