KJV ORIGINAL
(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
(This guy was in prison for starting a riot in the city and for murder.)
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Barabbas wasn't just some petty criminal, he was locked up for serious violence.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Luke 23, this verse describes Barabbas, a prisoner held for leading an insurrection and committing murder in Jerusalem during the Roman occupation of Judea. This event unfolds during the Passover festival, a time of religious and political tension, as the Roman governor Pilate was weighing public demands to release a prisoner. The reference to sedition reflects the common Jewish resistance against Roman rule in the first century, which often involved violent uprisings.
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