John 18:40

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

“Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Then they all shouted again, saying, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.
World English Bible (WEB)
Then{G3767} cried they{G2905}{(G5656)} all{G3956} again{G3825}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, Not{G3361} this man{G5126}, but{G235} Barabbas{G912}. Now{G1161} Barabbas{G912} was{G2258}{(G5713)} a robber{G3027}.
Strong's King James
(40) So they shouted out again saying, "Not this one but Barabbas!" But Barabbas was a robber.
The F.O.G*
[40] The crowd shouted back, "No, not Him! Give us Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a violent revolutionary – yet they chose him over the Prince of Peace, revealing humanity's tragic preference for violence over truth.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
therefore they all cried out again, saying, ‘Not this one—but Barabbas;’ and Barabbas was a robber.
Young's Literal Translation

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