Matthew 27:21

The Message

The governor asked, “Which of the two do you want me to pardon?” They said, “Barabbas!”

Cross References

Matthew 27:20

Meanwhile, the high priests and religious leaders had talked the crowd into asking for the pardon of Barabbas and the execution of Jesus.

Matthew 27:22

“Then what do I do with Jesus, the so-called Christ?” They all shouted, “Nail him to a cross!”

Luke 20:14

“But when the farmhands saw him coming, they quickly put their heads together. ‘This is our chance—this is the heir! Let’s kill him and have it all to ourselves.’ They killed him and threw him over the fence.

Luke 23:13

Then Pilate called in the high priests, rulers, and the others and said, “You brought this man to me as a disturber of the peace. I examined him in front of all of you and found there was nothing to your charge. And neither did Herod, for he has sent him back here with a clean bill of health. It’s clear that he’s done nothing wrong, let alone anything deserving death. I’m going to warn him to watch his step and let him go.”