During Passover, which prisoner was released?

During Passover, which prisoner was released?

• A. Jesus
• B. Barrabas
• C. Judas
• D. Peter

Answer: (B)

The situation tested here is the Passover release scene in the Gospel accounts, where Pilate offers to release a prisoner as a customary gesture. Barabbas, a prisoner described as involved in insurrection (and sometimes called a robber in some texts), is the one chosen by the crowd to be released. Jesus, who stands before Pilate, is instead handed over for crucifixion. This moment highlights the stark contrast between Barabbas’ guilt and Jesus’ innocence, and it foreshadows the substitutionary role of Jesus in the Passion narrative. Judas and Peter are not the prisoners released in this scene, and Jesus is not released.

The situation tested here is the Passover release scene in the Gospel accounts, where Pilate offers to release a prisoner as a customary gesture. Barabbas, a prisoner described as involved in insurrection (and sometimes called a robber in some texts), is the one chosen by the crowd to be released. Jesus, who stands before Pilate, is instead handed over for crucifixion. This moment highlights the stark contrast between Barabbas’ guilt and Jesus’ innocence, and it foreshadows the substitutionary role of Jesus in the Passion narrative. Judas and Peter are not the prisoners released in this scene, and Jesus is not released.