Matthew 27:15

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Every year at Passover time the governor would free one prisoner—whichever one the people wanted him to free.

Cross References

Acts 25:9

But Festus wanted to please the Jews. So he asked Paul, “Do you want to go to Jerusalem for me to judge you there on these charges?”

Acts 24:27

But after two years, Porcius Festus became governor. So Felix was no longer governor. But he left Paul in prison to please the Jews.

John 19:16

So Pilate handed Jesus over to them to be killed on a cross. The soldiers took Jesus.

Luke 23:16

So, after I punish him a little, I will let him go free.”

Matthew 26:5

They said, “We cannot arrest Jesus during Passover. We don’t want the people to become angry and cause a riot.”

Matthew 27:16

At that time there was a man in prison who was known to be very bad. His name was Barabbas.

Luke 23:17

Luke 23:18

But they all shouted, “Kill him! Let Barabbas go free!”

John 18:16

But Peter waited outside near the door. The follower who knew the high priest came back outside and spoke to the gatekeeper. Then he brought Peter inside.