There was one named Barabbas, who was in prison with rebels who had committed murder during the rebellion.

Then they all cried out together, "Take this man away! Release Barabbas to us!"

(He had been thrown into prison for a rebellion that had taken place in the city, and for murder.)

and released the one they were asking for, who had been thrown into prison for rebellion and murder. But he handed Jesus over to their will.

They shouted back, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.

But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked to have a murderer given to you.

Although they know full well God's just sentence-- that those who practice such things deserve to die-- they not only do them, but even applaud others who practice them.