John 18:40

“Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.”

"Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber." - John 18:40
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What does John 18:40 mean?

The verse John 18:40 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber." This verse takes place during the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate. At the time, it was customary for the Roman…

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Choosing Barabbas: The Struggle Between Flesh and Spirit

The scene set in John 18:40 is a poignant moment in the life of Christ, capturing the turmoil of human choice and the stark contrast between the true nature of Christ and the corruption embodied by Barabbas. "Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now…

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A Prayer for Discernment and Redemption

Heavenly Father, In the quietness of this moment, I bow my head before You, seeking Your presence and guidance. I bring before You the sobering words found in John 18:40, where the crowds cried out, "Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber." Lord, this verse…

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