Matthew 27:15

New Century Version

Every year at the time of Passover the governor would free one prisoner whom the people chose.

Cross References

Matthew 26:5

But they said, “We must not do it during the feast, because the people might cause a riot.”

Matthew 27:16

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

Luke 23:16

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

Luke 23:17

Every year at the Passover Feast, Pilate had to release one prisoner to the people.]

Luke 23:18

But the people shouted together, “Take this man away! Let Barabbas go free!”

John 18:16

But Peter waited outside near the door. The follower who knew the high priest came back outside, spoke to the girl at the door, and brought Peter inside.

John 19:16

So Pilate handed Jesus over to them to be crucified. The soldiers took charge of Jesus.

Acts 24:27

But after two years, Felix was replaced by Porcius Festus as governor. But Felix had left Paul in prison to please the Jews.

Acts 25:9

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