Matthew 27:15
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
King James Version
In Context
14And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
16And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Cross References
Matthew 26:5But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.
Luke 23:16I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
John 18:38Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.
Acts 24:27But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
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 →