Matthew 27:17

Modern English Version

So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you—Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

Cross References

1 Kings 18:21

Elijah came to all the people and said, “How long will you stay between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him, but if Baal, then follow him.” And the people did not say a word.

Matthew 1:16

And Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Matthew 27:16

They had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

Matthew 27:18

For he knew that they had handed Him over out of envy.

John 19:15

But they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar!”

John 4:25

The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.”

Joshua 24:15

If it is displeasing to you to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve, if it should be the gods your fathers served beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites’ land where you are now living. Yet as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”