Matthew 27:15

New English Translation

During the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they wanted.

Cross References

Matthew 26:5

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

Matthew 27:16

At that time they had in custody a notorious prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.

Luke 23:16

I will therefore have him flogged and release him.”

Luke 23:18

But they all shouted out together, “Take this man away! Release Barabbas for us!”

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?”