Matthew 27:15
Now on the solemn day, the procurator was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whomever they wished.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
In Context
14And he did not respond any word to him, so that the procurator wondered greatly.
16And at that time, he had a notorious prisoner, who was called Barabbas.
Cross References
Matthew 26:5But they said, “Not on the feast day, lest perhaps there may be a tumult among the people.”
Luke 23:16Therefore, I will chastise him and release him.”
John 18:38Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and he said to them, “I find no case against him.
Acts 24:27Then, when two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Portius Festus. And since Felix wanted to show particular favor to the Jews, he left Paul behind as a prisoner.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:12-26
Christ at the Bar of Pilate. 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. 15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom… Read the whole commentary →