Matthew 27:15

New International Version

Now it was the governor’s custom at the festival to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd.

Cross References

Matthew 26:5

“But not during the festival,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

Matthew 27:16

At that time they had a well-known prisoner whose name was Jesus Barabbas.

Luke 23:16

Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.”

Luke 23:18

But the whole crowd shouted, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”

John 18:16

but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the servant girl on duty there and brought Peter in.

John 19:16

Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus.

Acts 24:27

When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.

Acts 25:9

Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there on these charges?”