Matthew 27:18

Good News Translation

He knew very well that the Jewish authorities had handed Jesus over to him because they were jealous.

Cross References

Genesis 37:11

Joseph's brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept thinking about the whole matter.

Psalm 106:16

There in the desert they were jealous of Moses and of Aaron, the Lord's holy servant.

Proverbs 27:4

Anger is cruel and destructive, but it is nothing compared to jealousy.

Ecclesiastes 4:4

I have also learned why people work so hard to succeed: it is because they envy the things their neighbors have. But it is useless. It is like chasing the wind.

Isaiah 26:11

Your enemies do not know that you will punish them. Lord, put them to shame and let them suffer; let them suffer the punishment you have prepared. Show them how much you love your people.

Matthew 27:17

So when the crowd gathered, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to set free for you? Jesus Barabbas or Jesus called the Messiah?”

Matthew 27:19

While Pilate was sitting in the judgment hall, his wife sent him a message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, because in a dream last night I suffered much on account of him.”

Mark 15:10

He knew very well that the chief priests had handed Jesus over to him because they were jealous.

Acts 13:45

When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy; they disputed what Paul was saying and insulted him.

Acts 5:17

Then the High Priest and all his companions, members of the local party of the Sadducees, became extremely jealous of the apostles; so they decided to take action.

Acts 7:9

“Jacob's sons became jealous of their brother Joseph and sold him to be a slave in Egypt. But God was with him

James 4:5

Don't think that there is no truth in the scripture that says, “The spirit that God placed in us is filled with fierce desires.”