Matthew 27:15

James Moffatt - New Testament

At festival time the governor was in the habit of releasing any one prisoner whom the crowd chose.

Cross References

Acts 25:9

As Festus wanted to ingratiate himself with the Jews, he asked Paul, "Will you go up to Jerusalem and be tried there by me upon these charges?"

Acts 24:27

But when two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and as Felix wanted to ingratiate himself with the Jews, he left Paul still in custody.

John 19:16

Then Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus,

Luke 23:16

so I shall release him with a whipping."

Matthew 26:5

"Only," they said, "it must not be during the festival, in case of a riot among the people."

Matthew 27:16

At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Jesus Bar-Abbas;

Luke 23:17

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Luke 23:18

But they shouted one and all, "Away with him! Release Bar-Abbas for us!"

John 18:16

while Peter stood outside at the door. Then this other disciple, who was an acquaintance of the high priest, came out and spoke to the woman at the door, and brought Peter inside.