Matthew 27:15

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Now at the Feast [of the Passover] the governor was in the habit of setting free for the people any one prisoner whom they chose.

Cross References

Matthew 26:5

But they said, It must not be during the Feast, for fear that there will be a riot among the people.

Matthew 27:16

And at that time they had a notorious prisoner whose name was Barabbas.

Luke 23:16

I will therefore chastise Him and deliver Him amended (reformed, taught His lesson) and release Him.

Luke 23:17

For it was necessary for him to release to them one prisoner at the Feast.

Luke 23:18

But they all together raised a deep cry [from the depths of their throats], saying, Away with this Man! Release to us Barabbas!

John 18:16

But Peter was standing outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the maid who kept the door and brought Peter inside.

John 19:16

Then he delivered Him over to them to be crucified.

Acts 24:27

But when two years had gone by, Felix was succeeded in office by Porcius Festus; and wishing to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul still a prisoner in chains.

Acts 25:9

But Festus, wishing to ingratiate himself with the Jews, answered Paul, Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and there be put on trial [before the Jewish Sanhedrin] in my presence concerning these charges?