Mark 15:6

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

Cross References

Acts 25:9

But Festus wanted to do the Jews a favor, so he asked Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and face these accusations?”

Acts 24:27

After two years passed, Porcius Festus became the governor instead of Felix. But Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, so he left Paul in prison.

Matthew 26:5

“But we can’t do it during the feast,” they agreed, “or the people may riot.”

Matthew 26:2

“As you know, the Passover Feast is two days away. The Son of Man is going to be handed over to his enemies, and they will nail him to a cross.”

John 19:16

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

Mark 15:7

A man named Barabbas was in prison with some others who had committed murder in a rebellion against Rome.

John 18:16

But Peter had to wait outside by the door. The other disciple, the one the high priest knew, came back and spoke to the servant woman who was on duty there, so he could bring Peter in.