Matthew 27:15
Now, at the feast, the Governor was accustomed to grant the people the release of any one prisoner whom they might choose.
Open English Bible (US)
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
14Yet Jesus made no reply – not even a single word; at which the Governor was greatly astonished.
16At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.
Cross References
Matthew 26:5but they said, “Not during the Festival, or the people may riot.”
Luke 23:16so I will have him scourged, and then release him.”
John 18:38“What is truth?” exclaimed Pilate. After saying this, he went out to the crowd again, and said, “For my part, I find nothing with which he can be charged.
Acts 24:27But, after the lapse of two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and, wishing to gain popularity with the Jewish leaders, he left Paul 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 →