Matthew 27:15

Good News Translation (US Version)

At every Passover Festival the Roman governor was in the habit of setting free any one prisoner the crowd asked for.

Cross References

Acts 25:9

But Festus wanted to gain favor with the Jews, so he asked Paul, “Would you be willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried on these charges before me there?”

Acts 24:27

After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix as governor. Felix wanted to gain favor with the Jews so he left Paul in prison.

John 19:16

Then Pilate handed Jesus over to them to be crucified. So they took charge of Jesus.

Luke 23:16

So I will have him whipped and let him go.”

Matthew 26:5

“We must not do it during the festival,” they said, “or the people will riot.”

Matthew 27:16

At that time there was a well-known prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.

Luke 23:18

The whole crowd cried out, “Kill him! Set Barabbas free for us!” (

John 18:16

while Peter stayed outside by the gate. Then the other disciple went back out, spoke to the girl at the gate, and brought Peter inside.