Matthew 27:20

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Matthew 27:18–22 · Berean Standard Bible

18 For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.

19 While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”

20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.

21 “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.

22 “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”

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Mark 15:11

But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.

Acts 14:18

Even with these words, Paul and Barnabas could hardly stop the crowds from sacrificing to them.

Acts 14:19

Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead.

Acts 19:23

About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way.

Acts 19:24

It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen.

Acts 19:25

Demetrius assembled the craftsmen, along with the workmen in related trades. “Men,” he said, “you know that this business is our source of prosperity.

Acts 19:26

And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all.

Acts 19:27

There is danger not only that our business will fall into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited and her majesty deposed—she who is worshiped by all the province of Asia and the whole world.”

Acts 19:28

When the men heard this, they were enraged and began shouting, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”

Acts 19:29

Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia.

Luke 23:18

But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”

Luke 23:19

(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)

Luke 23:20

Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,

John 18:40

“Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

John 19:15

At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.

John 19:16

Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away.

Acts 3:14

You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.

Acts 3:15

You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of the fact.