Matthew 27:18

The Passion Translation

(Now, Pilate was fully aware that the religious leaders had handed Jesus over to him because of their bitter jealousy.)

Cross References

Proverbs 27:4

The rage and anger of others can be overwhelming, but it’s nothing compared to jealousy’s fire.

Acts 5:17

The high priest and his officials, who formed the party of the Sadducees, became extremely jealous over all that was happening,

Mark 15:10

(Pilate was fully aware that the religious leaders had handed Jesus over to him because of spite and envy.)

James 4:5

Does the Scripture mean nothing to you that says, “The Spirit that God breathed into our hearts is a jealous Lover who intensely desires to have more and more of us”?

Acts 13:45

When the Jewish leaders saw the size of the crowds, vicious jealousy filled their hearts and they rose up to oppose what Paul was teaching. They insulted him and argued with him over everything he said.

Acts 7:9

“Isaac then became the father of Jacob, who was the father of our twelve patriarchs. Jacob’s sons became jealous of their brother Joseph and sold him to be a slave in Egypt. But God’s favor and blessing rested upon Joseph, and in time,

Genesis 37:11

So his brothers grew more jealous of him, but his father kept pondering Joseph’s dream.

Isaiah 26:11

Lord Yahweh, you lift your mighty hand, but they do not see it. Let them witness how much you love your people and be ashamed. Let the fire reserved for your enemies consume them.

Psalm 106:16

They became envious of Moses and Aaron, your holy ones.

Matthew 27:17

So as the crowds of people assembled outside of Pilate’s residence, he went out and offered them a choice. He asked them, “Who would you want me to release to you today, Jesus who is called Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Anointed One?”

Matthew 27:19

Just then, as Pilate was presiding over the tribunal, his wife sent him an urgent message: “Don’t harm that holy man, for I suffered a horrible nightmare last night about him!”