Matthew 27:15

Bible in Basic English 1965

Now at the feast it was the way for the ruler to let free to the people one prisoner, at their selection.

Cross References

Matthew 26:5

But they said, Not while the feast is going on, for fear of trouble among the people.

Matthew 27:16

And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.

Luke 23:16

And so I will give him punishment and let him go.

Luke 23:17

But with loud voices they said all together, Put this man to death, and make Barabbas free.

Luke 23:18

Now this man was in prison because of an attack against the government in the town, in which there had been loss of life.

John 18:16

But Peter was kept outside at the door. Then this other disciple, who was a friend of the high priest, came out and had a word with the girl who kept the door, and took Peter in.

John 19:16

So then he gave him up to them to be put to death on the cross. And they took Jesus away;

Acts 25:9

But Festus, desiring to get the approval of the Jews, said to Paul, Will you go up to Jerusalem, and be judged before me there in connection with these things?