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John 18:39

John 18:40 net — Then they shouted back,“Not this man, but Barabbas!”(Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.)

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"Then they shouted back,“Not this man, but Barabbas!”(Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.)"

— John 18:40, NET Bible

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John 18 — Context

37

Then Pilate said,“So you are a king!” Jesus replied,“You say that I am a king. For this reason I was born, and for this reason I came into the world– to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”

38

Pilate asked,“What is truth?” When he had said this he went back outside to the Jewish leaders and announced,“I find no basis for an accusation against him.

39

But it is your custom that I release one prisoner for you at the Passover. So do you want me to release for you the king of the Jews?”

40

Then they shouted back,“Not this man, but Barabbas!”(Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.)

John 18:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 18:40 say?
John 18:40 in the NET Bible reads: “Then they shouted back,“Not this man, but Barabbas!”(Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.)”
Where is John 18:40 in the Bible?
John 18:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 40.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 18:40.
What translation should I read John 18:40 in?
John 18:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 18:40?
John 18:40 reads (NET): “Then they shouted back,“Not this man, but Barabbas!”(Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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