Mark 15:6-8

The Voice

⁶ Now it was his custom at that feast that Pilate should release one prisoner from custody, whomever the people most desired. ⁷ There was one rebel from those imprisoned for insurrection against the Roman occupation. He had committed murder during an uprising. His name was Barabbas. ⁸ A crowd had gathered in front of Pilate’s judgment seat to request that Pilate follow his usual custom.