Barabbas = "Son of a father," or perhaps, "Son of a Rabbi." The reading, "Jesus Barabbas" (Matthew 27:17), which appears in some copies, is rightly rejected by the best editors. As Alford remarks, Matthew 27:20 is fatal to the insertion. St Mark and St Luke add that Barabbas had committed murder in the insurrection.

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