Luke 23:18
New International Version
But the whole crowd shouted, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”

New Living Translation
Then a mighty roar rose from the crowd, and with one voice they shouted, “Kill him, and release Barabbas to us!”

English Standard Version
But they all cried out together, “Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas”—

Berean Standard Bible
But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”

Berean Literal Bible
But they cried out all together, saying, "Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas,"

King James Bible
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

New King James Version
And they all cried out at once, saying, “Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas”—

New American Standard Bible
But they cried out all together, saying, “Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas!”

NASB 1995
But they cried out all together, saying, “Away with this man, and release for us Barabbas!”

NASB 1977
But they cried out all together, saying, “Away with this man, and release for us Barabbas!”

Legacy Standard Bible
But they cried out all together, saying, “Away with this man, and release for us Barabbas!”

Amplified Bible
But they [loudly] shouted out all together, saying, “Away with this Man, and release Barabbas to us!”

Christian Standard Bible
Then they all cried out together, “Take this man away! Release Barabbas to us! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they all cried out together, “Take this man away! Release Barabbas to us!”

American Standard Version
But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:?

Contemporary English Version
But the whole crowd shouted, "Kill Jesus! Give us Barabbas!"

English Revised Version
But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The whole crowd then shouted, "Take him away! Free Barabbas for us."

Good News Translation
The whole crowd cried out, "Kill him! Set Barabbas free for us!" (

International Standard Version
But they all shouted out together, "Away with this man! Release Barabbas for us!"

Majority Standard Bible
But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”

NET Bible
But they all shouted out together, "Take this man away! Release Barabbas for us!"

New Heart English Bible
But they all shouted out together, saying, "Away with this man. Release to us Barabbas"

Webster's Bible Translation
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas:

Weymouth New Testament
Then the whole multitude burst out into a shout. "Away with this man," they said, "and release Barabbas to us"

World English Bible
But they all cried out together, saying, “Away with this man! Release to us Barabbas!”—
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they cried out—the whole multitude—saying, “Away with this One, and release Barabbas to us,”

Berean Literal Bible
But they cried out all together, saying, "Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas,"

Young's Literal Translation
and they cried out -- the whole multitude -- saying, 'Away with this one, and release to us Barabbas,'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they cried out with the entire multitude, saying, Take this away, and loose to us Barabbas:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the whole multitude together cried out, saying: Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the entire crowd exclaimed together, saying: “Take this one, and release to us Barabbas!”

New American Bible
But all together they shouted out, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then they all shouted out together, “Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But all the people cried out saying, Get rid of him, and release to us Bar-Abbas;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But the entire mob shouted, and they were saying, “Take this one away and release us Barabba”,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the whole multitude cried out, saying: Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas.

Godbey New Testament
And they unanimously cried out, saying, Take Him away, and release unto us Barabbas:

Haweis New Testament
Then the whole multitude set up a cry, saying, Away with this fellow, and release unto us Barabbas!

Mace New Testament
all the people cry'd out, let this man die, and release to us Barabbas.

Weymouth New Testament
Then the whole multitude burst out into a shout. "Away with this man," they said, "and release Barabbas to us"

Worrell New Testament
But they cried out again with all the multitude, saying, "Away with Him! and release to us Barabbas!"?

Worsley New Testament
And they all cried out, saying, Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Crowd Chooses Barabbas
18But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” 19(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)…

Cross References
Matthew 27:20-23
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death. / “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied. / “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!” ...

Mark 15:11-14
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead. / So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?” / And they shouted back, “Crucify Him!” ...

John 18:40
“Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

Acts 3:14
You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.

Acts 13:28
And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.

Psalm 22:6-8
But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”

John 19:15
At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.

Matthew 27:15-18
Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing. / At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. / So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” ...

Mark 15:6-10
Now it was Pilate’s custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing. / And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. / So the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom. ...

John 18:39
But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”

Acts 4:27
In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.

Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

Psalm 69:4
Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.

Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas:

they.

Matthew 27:16-23
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas…

Mark 15:7-14
And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection…

John 18:40
Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

Away.

John 19:15
But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.

Acts 21:36
For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.

Acts 22:22
And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.

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Luke 23
1. Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.
8. Herod mocks him.
12. Herod and Pilate become friends.
13. Barabbas is desired of the people,
24. and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.
26. He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;
34. prays for his enemies.
39. Two criminals are crucified with him.
46. His death.
50. His burial.














But they all cried out in unison
This phrase highlights the collective voice of the crowd, emphasizing the unity in their demand. The Greek word for "cried out" is "ἀνέκραγον" (anekragon), which conveys a loud, vehement shout. This reflects the intensity and fervor of the crowd's emotions. Historically, this moment is significant as it shows the power of mob mentality and the influence of religious leaders who had stirred the crowd against Jesus. The unity in their cry also underscores the tragic irony of the situation, as the people choose to reject the Messiah.

Away with this man!
The phrase "Away with this man!" is a direct rejection of Jesus. The Greek word "ἆρον" (aron) means to take away or remove, indicating a desire to eliminate Jesus from their presence. This reflects the fulfillment of prophetic scriptures, such as Isaiah 53:3, which speaks of the Messiah being despised and rejected by men. Theologically, this rejection is pivotal in the narrative of salvation, as it sets the stage for the crucifixion, which is central to Christian belief in redemption.

Release Barabbas to us!
Barabbas, whose name means "son of the father" in Aramaic, is a figure of stark contrast to Jesus. He was imprisoned for insurrection and murder, as noted in the surrounding verses. The choice of Barabbas over Jesus is laden with irony and symbolism. Historically, the custom of releasing a prisoner during the Passover feast is documented, and this moment highlights the people's preference for a political revolutionary over the Prince of Peace. From a theological perspective, Barabbas represents humanity's sinful nature, and his release symbolizes the substitutionary atonement of Christ—Jesus takes the place of the guilty, offering Himself as a sacrifice for sin. This exchange is a profound illustration of grace and the heart of the Gospel message.

Verses 18, 19. - And they cried out all atones, saying, Away with this Man! and release unto us Barabbas: (who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was east into prison). Barabbas, whose release the people demanded at the instigation of the influential men of the Sanhedrin, was a notable leader in one of the late insurrectionary movements so common at this time. St. John styles him a robber; this well describes the character of the man; a bandit chief who carried on his lawless career under the veil of patriotism, and was supported and protected in consequence by many of the people. The meaning of his name Bar-Abbas is "Son of a (famous) father," or possibly Bar-Rabbas, "Son of a (famous) rabbi." A curious reading is alluded to by Origen, which inserts before Barabbas the word "Jesus." It does not, however, appear in any of the older or more trustworthy authorities. Jesus was a common name at that period, and it is possible that "when Barabbas was led out, the Roman, with some scorn, asked the populace whom they preferred - Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ!" (Farrar.). That this reading existed in very early times is indisputable, and Origen, who specially notices it, approves of its omission, not on critical, but on dogmatic grounds.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

they all cried out
Ἀνέκραγον (Anekragon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 349: To shout aloud, cry out. From ana and krazo; to scream up.

in unison:
παμπληθεὶ (pamplēthei)
Adverb
Strong's 3826: All at once, all together. Dative case of a compound of pas and plethos; in full multitude, i.e. Concertedly or simultaneously.

“Away with
Αἶρε (Aire)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

this [man]!
τοῦτον (touton)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

Release
ἀπόλυσον (apolyson)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 630: From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.

Barabbas
Βαραββᾶν (Barabban)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 912: Barabbas. Of Chaldee origin; son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite.

to us!”
ἡμῖν (hēmin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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