Matthew 27:15

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Every year at the Passover Feast the governor would let one prisoner go free. 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.

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.

Luke 23:16

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

Matthew 26:5

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

Matthew 27:16

At that time there was a notorious prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.

Luke 23:18

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

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.