Matthew 27:22
Pilate said to them, “What should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all answered, “Crucify him.”
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In Context
21The governor asked them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas.”
23Then he said, “Why, what crime has he done?” But they cried out even louder, “Crucify him.”
Cross References
Psalms 22:8They say, “He trusts in Yahweh; 1 let Yahweh rescue him. 1 Let him rescue him, for he delights in him.” 1
Isaiah 53:2For he grew up before Yahweh like a sapling, and like a sprout out of parched earth; 1 he had no remarkable appearance or splendor; when we saw him, there was no beauty to attract us. 1
Matthew 1:16Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.
Mark 14:55Now the chief priests and the entire Jewish council were seeking testimony against Jesus so they might put him to death. But they did not find any.
Luke 23:20Pilate addressed them again, desiring to release Jesus.
Acts 13:38So let it be known to you, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you forgiveness of sins.
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 →