Matthew 27:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

So when the crowd came together, Pilate asked them, “Which prisoner do you want me to set free? Do you want Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”

Cross References

1 Kings 18:21

Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you try to have things both ways? If the LORD is God, worship him! But if Baal is God, worship him!” The people did not say a word.

Matthew 27:16

At that time a well known terrorist named Jesus Barabbas was in jail.

Matthew 27:18

Pilate knew that the leaders had brought Jesus to him because they were jealous.

John 19:15

“Kill him! Kill him!” they yelled. “Nail him to a cross!” “So you want me to nail your king to a cross?” Pilate asked. The chief priests replied, “The Emperor is our king!”

John 4:25

The woman said, “I know that the Messiah will come. He is the one we call Christ. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”

Joshua 24:15

But if you don't want to worship the LORD, then choose now! Will you worship the same idols your ancestors did? Or since you're living on land that once belonged to the Amorites, perhaps you'll worship their gods. I won't. My family and I are going to worship and obey the LORD!