Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Barabbas’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to find all the verses and occurrences of the Word. his article is part of our small concordance.
The term ‘Barabbas’ occurs 37 times in the Bible. Below you will find all matching biblical passages divided according to the corresponding book.
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Bible passages with ‘Barabbas’ in the book Matthew
Matthew 27:16 And at that time, he had a notorious prisoner, who was called Barabbas.Matthew 27:16
Matthew 27:17 Therefore, having been gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Who is it that you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?”Matthew 27:17
Matthew 27:20 But the leaders of the priests and the elders persuaded the people, so that they would ask for Barabbas, and so that Jesus would perish.Matthew 27:20
Matthew 27:26 Then he released Barabbas to them. But Jesus, having been scourged, he handed over to them, so that he would be crucified.Matthew 27:26
Number of the word / term Barabbas in Matthew: 4
Bible passages with ‘Barabbas’ in the book Mark
Mark 15:7 But there was one called Barabbas, who had committed murder in the sedition, who was confined with those of the sedition.Mark 15:7
Mark 15:11 Then the chief priests incited the crowd, so that he would release Barabbas to them instead.Mark 15:11
Mark 15:15 Then Pilate, wishing to satisfy the people, released Barabbas to them, and he delivered Jesus, having severely scourged him, to be crucified.Mark 15:15
Number of the word / term Barabbas in Mark: 3
Bible passages with ‘Barabbas’ in the book Luke
Luke 23:18 But the entire crowd exclaimed together, saying: “Take this one, and release to us Barabbas!”Luke 23:18
Number of the word / term Barabbas in Luke: 1
Bible passages with ‘Barabbas’ in the book John
John 18:40 Then they all cried out repeatedly, saying: “Not this one, but Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a robber.John 18:40
Number of the word / term Barabbas in John: 1
Bible passages with ‘Barabbas’ in the book Acts
Acts 4:36 Now Joseph, who the Apostles surnamed Barnabas (which is translated as ‘son of consolation’), who was a Levite of Cyprian descent,Acts 4:36
Acts 9:27 But Barnabas took him aside and led him to the Apostles. And he explained to them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him, and how, in Damascus, he had acted faithfully in the name of Jesus.Acts 9:27
Acts 11:22 Now the news came to the ears of the Church at Jerusalem about these things, and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.Acts 11:22
Acts 11:25 Then Barnabas set out for Tarsus, so that he might seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.Acts 11:25
Acts 11:30 And so they did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.Acts 11:30
Acts 12:25 Then Barnabas and Saul, having completed the ministry, returned from Jerusalem, bringing with them John, who was surnamed Mark.Acts 12:25
Acts 13:1 Now there were, in the Church at Antioch, prophets and teachers, among whom were Barnabas, and Simon, who was called the Black, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manahen, who was the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.Acts 13:1
Acts 13:2 Now as they were ministering for the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them: “Separate Saul and Barnabas for me, for the work for which I have selected them.”Acts 13:2
Acts 13:7 And he was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. This man, summoning Barnabas and Saul, wanted to hear the Word of God.Acts 13:7
Acts 13:43 And when the synagogue had been dismissed, many among the Jews and the new worshipers were following Paul and Barnabas. And they, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.Acts 13:43
Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas said firmly: “It was necessary to speak the Word of God first to you. But because you reject it, and so judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.Acts 13:46
Acts 13:50 But the Jews incited some devout and honest women, and the leaders of the city. And they stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas. And they drove them away from their parts.Acts 13:50
Acts 14:12 And they called Barnabas, ‘Jupiter,’ yet truly they called Paul, ‘Mercury,’ because he was the lead speaker.Acts 14:12
Acts 14:14 And as soon as the Apostles, Barnabas and Paul, had heard this, tearing their tunics, they leapt into the crowd, crying outActs 14:14
Acts 14:20 But as the disciples were standing around him, he got up and entered the city. And the next day, he set out with Barnabas for Derbe.Acts 14:20
Acts 15:2 Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas made no small uprising against them, they decided that Paul and Barnabas, and some from the opposing side, should go up to the Apostles and priests in Jerusalem concerning this question.Acts 15:2
Acts 15:12 Then the entire multitude was silent. And they were listening to Barnabas and Paul, describing what great signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles through them.Acts 15:12
Acts 15:22 Then it pleased the Apostles and elders, with the whole Church, to choose men from among them, and to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, and Judas, who was surnamed Barsabbas, and Silas, preeminent men among the brothers,Acts 15:22
Acts 15:25 it pleased us, being assembled as one, to choose men and to send them to you, with our most beloved Barnabas and Paul:Acts 15:25
Acts 15:35 And Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, with many others, teaching and evangelizing the Word of the Lord.Acts 15:35
Acts 15:36 Then, after some days, Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return to visit the brothers throughout all the cities in which we have preached the Word of the Lord, to see how they are.”Acts 15:36
Acts 15:37 And Barnabas wanted to take John, who was surnamed Mark, with them also.Acts 15:37
Acts 15:39 And there occurred a dissension, to such an extent that they departed from one another. And Barnabas, indeed taking Mark, sailed to Cyprus.Acts 15:39
Number of the word / term Barabbas in Acts: 23
Bible passages with ‘Barabbas’ in the book 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 9:6 Or is it only myself and Barnabas who do not have the authority to act in this way?1 Corinthians 9:6
Number of the word / term Barabbas in 1 Corinthians: 1
Bible passages with ‘Barabbas’ in the book Galatians
Galatians 2:1 Next, after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, taking with me Barnabas and Titus.Galatians 2:1
Galatians 2:9 And so, when they had acknowledged the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, who seemed like pillars, gave to me and to Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we would go to the Gentiles, while they went to the circumcised,Galatians 2:9
Galatians 2:13 And the other Jews consented to his pretense, so that even Barnabas was led by them into that falseness.Galatians 2:13
Number of the word / term Barabbas in Galatians: 3
Bible passages with ‘Barabbas’ in the book Colossians
Colossians 4:10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, the near cousin of Barnabas, about whom you have received instructions, (if he comes to you, receive him)Colossians 4:10
Number of the word / term ‘Barabbas’ in Colossians: 1
These texts are taken from the following version: Catholic Public Domain Version.