Matthew 27:15

Free Bible Version

Now it was the custom of the governor to release to the crowd during the festival whichever prisoner they wanted.

Cross References

Matthew 26:5

But they said, “Let's not do this during the festival so that the people don't riot.”

Matthew 27:16

At that time a notorious prisoner was being held, a man named Barabbas.

Luke 23:16

So I will have him flogged and then release him.”

Luke 23:17

Luke 23:18

But they all shouted together, “Kill this man, and release Barabbas to us.”

John 18:16

Peter had to remain outside by the door. So the other disciple who was known to the high priest went and spoke to the servant girl watching the door and brought Peter inside.

John 19:16

So he handed Jesus over to them to be crucified.

Acts 24:27

Two years passed and Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. To stay in favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.

Acts 25:9

But Festus, who was looking to gain favor with the Jews, asked Paul, “Are you willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried before me there about these matters?”