Luke 23:17

The Passion Translation

For it was Pilate’s custom to honor the Jewish holiday by releasing a prisoner.

Cross References

Matthew 27:15

Now, every year at Passover it was the custom of the governor to pardon a prisoner and release him to the people—anyone they wanted.

Mark 15:6

Every year at Passover, it was the custom of the governor to pardon a prisoner and release him to the people—anyone they wanted.

Luke 23:18

When the crowd heard this, they went wild. Erupting with anger, they cried out, “No! Take this one away and release Barabbas!”

John 18:39

Now, you do know that we have a custom that I release one prisoner every year at Passover—shall I release your king—the king of the Jews?”