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Matthew 27:15 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Matthew 27:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 27 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.”
Matthew 27:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 27:15
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner (κατὰ δὲ ἑορτὴν εἰώθει ὁ ἡγεμὼν ἀπολύειν)—The Greek eiothen (was accustomed) describes an established custom, though no Roman legal code records this privilegium paschale (Passover privilege). Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all mention it, suggesting a local Judean practice.Pilate's offering this choice was political maneuvering—he sought to release Jesus while appeasing the crowd. But God's providence used even pagan political calculation to fulfill prophecy: the Passover Lamb must die so sinners could go free.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 27:15
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“Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people.”
“desiring to gain favor with the Jews”
“Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus”
“whom they asked of him.”
“What is truth? When he had said this”
“Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus”