Matthew 27:15

Tree of Life Version

Now during the feast, the governor was accustomed to release to the crowd one prisoner, anyone they wanted.

Cross References

Acts 25:9

But Festus, wanting to do the Jewish leaders a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to be tried before me?”

Acts 24:27

But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and wishing to do the Judean leaders a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

John 19:16

Finally, Pilate handed Yeshua over to be crucified.

Luke 23:16

Therefore I will scourge Him and release Him.”

Matthew 26:5

“But not during the festival,” they were saying, “so there won’t be a riot among the people.”

Matthew 27:16

At that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Yeshua Bar-Abba.

Luke 23:17

[footnote: Some mss. add: Now Pilate needed to release one prisoner to them at the feast.]

Luke 23:18

But they shouted out all together, saying, “Take this fellow away! Release to us Bar-Abba!”

John 18:16

But Peter was left standing outside by the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the kohen gadol , went out and spoke to the doorkeeper and brought Peter in.