Matthew 27:18

New American Bible - revised edition

For he knew that it was out of envy that they had handed him over.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:4

Anger is cruel, and wrath overwhelming, but before jealousy who can stand?

Acts 5:17

Then the high priest rose up and all his companions, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and, filled with jealousy,

Mark 15:10

For he knew that it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed him over.

James 4:5

Or do you suppose that the scripture speaks without meaning when it says, “The spirit that he has made to dwell in us tends toward jealousy”?

Acts 13:45

When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.

Acts 7:9

“And the patriarchs, jealous of Joseph, sold him into slavery in Egypt; but God was with him

Genesis 37:11

So his brothers were furious at him but his father kept the matter in mind.

Isaiah 26:11

Lord, your hand is raised high, but they do not perceive it; Let them be put to shame when they see your zeal for your people: let the fire prepared for your enemies consume them.

Ecclesiastes 4:4

Then I saw that all toil and skillful work is the rivalry of one person with another. This also is vanity and a chase after wind.

Psalm 106:16

In the camp they challenged Moses and Aaron, the holy one of the Lord.

Matthew 27:17

So when they had assembled, Pilate said to them, “Which one do you want me to release to you, [Jesus] Barabbas, or Jesus called Messiah?”

Matthew 27:19

While he was still seated on the bench, his wife sent him a message, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man. I suffered much in a dream today because of him.”