Matthew 27:15

Holman Christian Standard Bible

At the festival the governor’s custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.

Cross References

Matthew 26:5

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

Matthew 27:16

At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

Luke 23:16

Therefore, I will have Him whipped and then release Him.”

Luke 23:17

For according to the festival he had to release someone to them.

Luke 23:18

Then they all cried out together, “Take this man away! Release Barabbas to us! ”

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.

John 19:16

So then, because of them, he handed Him over to be crucified. Therefore they took Jesus away.

Acts 24:27

After two years had passed, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus, and because he wished to do a favor for the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.

Acts 25:9

Then Festus, wanting to do a favor for the Jews, replied to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, there to be tried before me on these charges? ”