Devine Scripture

Matthew 27:15

Matthew chapter 27 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.

Context

v.14And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

v.15This passage

v.16And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 24:27

    But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.

  • Acts 25:9

    But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?

  • Luke 23:16

    I will therefore chastise him, and release him.

  • John 19:16

    Then therefore he delivered him unto them to be crucified.

  • Mark 15:6

    Now at the feast he used to release unto them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.

  • John 18:38

    Pilate 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 no crime in him.