Mark 15:6

New English Translation

During the feast it was customary to release one prisoner to the people, whomever they requested.

Cross References

Matthew 26:2

“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

Matthew 26:5

But they said, “Not during the feast, so that there won’t be a riot among the people.”

Mark 15:7

A man named Barabbas was imprisoned with rebels who had committed murder during an insurrection.

John 18:16

But Simon Peter was left standing outside by the door. So the other disciple who was acquainted with the high priest came out and spoke to the slave girl who watched the door, and brought Peter inside.

John 19:16

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

Acts 24:27

After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix, and because he wanted to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

Acts 25:9

But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, asked Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and be tried before me there on these charges?”