2009-09-11T09:01:24-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/barabbas/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2015:7&version=NIV 2009-09-11T09:01:24-05:00 Barabbas was a criminal who was in prison when Jesus was brought to trial. Pilate offered the people a chance to free one prisoner of their choice, thinking they'd choose Jesus--but they asked for Barabbas' release instead.