Mark 15:6

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

At  the festival  Pilate  used to release for the people a prisoner whom they requested.

Cross References

Acts 25:9

But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favour,  replied to Paul, ‘Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to be tried before me there on these charges? ’

Acts 24:27

After two years had passed, Porcius Festus  succeeded Felix, and because Felix wanted to do the Jews a favour,  he left Paul in prison.

Matthew 26:5

‘Not during the festival,’ they said, ‘so there won’t be rioting among the people.’

Matthew 26:2

‘You know   that the Passover takes place after two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.’

John 19:16

Then he handed him over to be crucified. Then they took Jesus away.

Mark 15:7

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

John 18:16

But Peter remained standing outside by the door. So the other disciple, the one known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the girl who was the doorkeeper and brought Peter in.