Matthew 27:15

New International Reader's Version

It was the governor’s practice at the Passover Feast to let one prisoner go free. The people could choose the one they wanted.

Cross References

Matthew 26:5

“But not during the feast,” they said. “The people may stir up trouble.”

Matthew 27:16

At that time they had a well-known prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.

Luke 23:16

So I will just have him whipped and let him go.”

Luke 23:18

But the whole crowd shouted, “Kill this man! But let Barabbas go!”

John 18:16

But Peter had to wait outside by the door. The other disciple came back. He was the one the high priest knew. He spoke to the servant woman who was on duty there. Then he brought Peter in.

John 19:16

Finally, Pilate handed Jesus over to them to be nailed to a cross. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus.

Acts 24:27

Two years passed. Porcius Festus took the place of Felix. But Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor. So he left Paul in prison.

Acts 25:9

But Festus wanted to do the Jews a favor. So he said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem? Are you willing to go on trial there? Are you willing to face these charges in my court?”