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1 Eyewitnesses begin their amazing testimony.2 The ancestry of Jesus is recorded.3 An angel meets Zechariah in the Temple.4 A child is miraculously conceived.5 Mary visits her aunt Elizabeth.6 John, son of Zechariah, is born.7 Shepherds hear news about a baby in a manger.8 Wise men search for the new king of the Jews.9 Jesus grows up in Nazareth.10 John, son of Zechariah, becomes John the Baptizer.
11 John baptizes Jesus.12 The Holy Spirit leads Jesus to an encounter with Satan.13 John the Baptizer recognizes Jesus as the Lamb of God.14 Disciples of John the Baptizer meet Jesus for the first time.15 The wedding feast continues after Jesus changes water into wine.16 The merchants are driven out of the Temple.17 Nicodemus learns about spiritual birth.18 Jesus and his disciples baptize many in Judea.19 A Samaritan woman comes for water and finds life.20 A government official seeks healing for his sick son.
21 At his boyhood home, Jesus is rejected.22 Jesus invites some men to follow him.23 A man possessed by an evil spirit is delivered.24 Peter’s mother-in-law is healed.25 Jesus works after sunset.26 Fishermen are taught about fishing.27 A leper is cleansed.28 A paralyzed man is lowered through the roof to see Jesus.29 Matthew is invited to follow Jesus.30 The disciples don’t follow religious tradition.
31 A man with a shriveled hand is healed on the Sabbath.32 Jesus teaches a large crowd at the Galilean seashore.33 Jesus selects twelve apostles out of his group of followers.34 Jesus teaches about blessings that follow tough times.35 God’s people are to let their light shine.36 God seeks righteous behavior that is more than the Law required.37 People are to show kindness to even their enemies.38 Jesus teaches about prayer.39 What you treasure needs to have lasting value.40 Jesus teaches the principles of God’s Kingdom.
41 A Roman officer recognizes Jesus as a man under God’s command.42 A widow’s son at Nain is raised from the dead.43 Jesus gives testimony about John the Baptizer.44 People are rebuked for not believing.45 A Pharisee invites Jesus to dinner and learns about forgiveness.46 Jesus is accused of using satanic power when he casts out evil spirits.47 Jesus identifies his true family.48 Jesus uses a farming illustration to teach about hearing God’s word.49 Jesus describes what the Kingdom of God is like.50 Jesus calms a violent storm.
51 Jesus delivers a man who was possessed by many evil spirits.52 Jairus’s daughter is raised from the dead.53 Jesus is like the prophet who isn’t appreciated in his own country.54 Jesus sends workers into the fields.55 A lame man at the Bethesda pool is healed.56 Jesus claims equality with God.57 Herod thinks John the Baptizer has returned from the dead.58 With five loaves, Jesus feeds five thousand men.59 Jesus walks with Peter on the water.60 Jesus is the bread of life.
61 Traditions of men don’t make people right with God.62 A Greek woman begs help for her daughter.63 Jesus does spectacular miracles.64 With seven loaves, Jesus feeds four thousand men.65 Religious leaders ask for undeniable proof.66 Jesus warns of danger in religious teachings.67 A man sees trees that walk.68 Peter recognizes Jesus as the Messiah sent from God.69 Three disciples see Jesus talk with Moses and Elijah.70 Jesus delivers when the disciples can’t.
71 The disciples receive private tutoring.72 Jesus goes to Jerusalem unannounced.73 Guards are sent to arrest Jesus.
74 Jesus forgives a woman who was caught in adultery.75 Jesus teaches in the Temple.76 Jesus sends another seventy-two disciples into the fields of ministry.77 A good Samaritan helping a Jew shows how to love others.78 Jesus heals a man who was born blind.79 The good shepherd cares for his sheep.80 Martha becomes frustrated with her sister’s behavior.
74 Jesus forgives a woman who was caught in adultery.75 Jesus teaches in the Temple.76 Jesus sends another seventy-two disciples into the fields of ministry.77 A good Samaritan helping a Jew shows how to love others.78 Jesus heals a man who was born blind.79 The good shepherd cares for his sheep.80 Martha becomes frustrated with her sister’s behavior.
81 The disciples learn more about how to pray.82 from an evil spirit, a man is able to speak.83 A Pharisee asks Jesus to dinner.84 Jesus warns against religious hypocrisy.85 A rich man shows how greed is never satisfied.86 The Lord’s coming requires constant readiness.87 Jesus stresses the importance of bearing fruit.88 The Kingdom demands a wholehearted effort.89 People start to stone Jesus for blasphemy.90 Pharisees reveal a threat on Jesus’ life.
91 Jesus teaches about the banquet table.92 A builder must count the cost.93 That which is lost is especially important.94 Jesus teaches on faithfulness.95 Jesus teaches about divorce.96 A dead man wants to tell his brothers about his eternal torment.97 Servants must be faithful to their duties.98 Lazarus is raised from the dead.99 One of ten lepers thanks Jesus.100 Jesus tells about the day of his return.
101 Jesus teaches about prayer.102 The value of children is stressed.103 People should recognize the value of eternal rewards.104 The disciples are told that Jesus must suffer and die.105 Two disciples seek the highest honor.106 Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus.
107 Two blind men want to see.108 Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume.109 People cheer as Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey.110 Some Greek men want to see Jesus.
107 Two blind men want to see.108 Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume.109 People cheer as Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey.110 Some Greek men want to see Jesus.
111 Jesus curses a fig tree.112 Religious leaders question Jesus’ authority.113 Sharecroppers kill the landowner’s son.114 Jesus compares the Kingdom to a wedding feast.115 Religious leaders seek to trap Jesus with a question about taxes.116 Jesus teaches about life after death.117 A man asks what is the most important commandment.118 Jesus answers a question about the Messiah.119 Jesus condemns the religious leaders.120 A widow gives everything to God.
121 Jesus reveals what will happen before his return.122 A good servant works without supervision.123 A story about ten virgins shows the importance of being ready.124 People have a responsibility to use what they have been given.125 Jesus compares God’s judgment to the separation of sheep and goats.126 Judas agrees to betray Jesus.127 Two disciples prepare for Passover.128 Jesus celebrates Passover with the disciples.129 Jesus washes the disciples’ feet.130 Jesus predicts his betrayal.
131 Peter declares his loyalty, but Jesus predicts denial.132 Jesus gives final words to his disciples.133 On the way to Gethsemane, Jesus teaches his disciples.134 Jesus gives an intercessory prayer.135 Jesus prays at Gethsemane.136 Religious leaders arrest Jesus.137 Jesus is tried before Caiaphas.138 The ruling council gives Jesus the death sentence.139 Judas commits suicide.140 Jesus stands before Pilate.
141 Pilate sends Jesus to Herod Antipas.142 Pilate pacifies the mob by ordering Jesus to be crucified.143 On the way to crucifixion, Simon of Cyrene is forced to carry Jesus’ cross.144 Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.145 Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus give Jesus a hasty burial before sundown.146 The tomb is opened, and people can’t find Jesus’ body.147 Jesus appears to two of his followers on the way to Emmaus.148 Jesus appears to his disciples for the first time.149 The disciples watch Jesus ascend into the clouds
142 Pilate pacifies the mob by ordering Jesus to be crucified.
Psalm 26:6; Matthew 27:15–26; Mark 15:6–15; Luke 23:13–25; John 18:39–40; 19:1–16
Pilate called the people, including the chief priests and Jewish leaders, and said to them, “You brought this man to me, saying he was a troublemaker who misled the people. While you were here, I questioned him thoroughly concerning your accusations, and I found him not guilty. Herod arrived at the same conclusion and sent him back to me. He has done nothing to deserve death. Therefore, I will order him flogged and released.”
Luke 23:13–16 Pilate called the people, including the chief priests and Jewish leaders, and said to them, “You brought this man to me, saying he was a troublemaker who misled the people. While you were here, I questioned him thoroughly concerning your accusations, and I found him not guilty. Herod arrived at the same conclusion and sent him back to me. He has done nothing to deserve death. Therefore, I will order him flogged and released.”
Luke 23:13–16 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
At every Passover feast, Pilate would release one prisoner to the people, anyone they wanted. A notoriously bad criminal named Barabbas was in prison at the time, a man who had committed murder when he led a rebellion in Jerusalem. The chief priests and Jewish leaders had persuaded the people to ask for the release of Barabbas and for Jesus to be crucified.
Matthew 27:15–16 At every Passover feast, the governor would release one prisoner to the people, anyone they wanted. A notoriously bad criminal named Barabbas was in prison at the time,
Matthew 27:20 The chief priests and leaders had persuaded the people to ask for the release of Barabbas and for Jesus to be crucified.
Mark 15:6–7 At every Passover feast, Pilate would release one prisoner to the people, anyone they wanted. A criminal named Barabbas was in prison at the time, a man who had committed murder when he led a rebellion.
Mark 15:11 The chief priests had persuaded the people to ask for the release of Barabbas instead.
Luke 23:17 At every Passover feast, Pilate would release one prisoner to the people.
Luke 23:19 Barabbas had been imprisoned for murder and leading a rebellion in Jerusalem.
John 18:40 “No, not this man. We want Barabbas,” they shouted. Barabbas was a criminal.
Matthew 27:15–16 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. 16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Matthew 27:20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Mark 15:6–7 Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
Mark 15:11 But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.
Luke 23:17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
Luke 23:19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
John 18:40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
After a large crowd gathered, the people shouted for Pilate to do as he had done before.
Matthew 27:17 so when the people had gathered, Pilate said to them, “Which one do you want me to release to you—Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”
Mark 15:8 After a large crowd gathered, the people shouted for Pilate to do as he had done before.
Matthew 27:17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
Mark 15:8 And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them.
“Each year at Passover,” Pilate said, “you customarily ask me to release a prisoner. Shall I release to you the king of the Jews?” He knew the Jewish leaders had condemned Jesus because they envied his popularity with the people. “Which one do you want me to release to you—Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”
Matthew 27:17–18 so when the people had gathered, Pilate said to them, “Which one do you want me to release to you—Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?” He knew the Jewish leaders had condemned Jesus because they envied his popularity with the people.
Mark 15:9–10 Pilate said, “Shall I release to you the king of the Jews?” He knew the chief priests had condemned Jesus because they envied his popularity with the people.
John 18:39 “Each year at Passover,” Pilate said to the crowd, “you customarily ask me to release a prisoner. Shall I release to you the king of the Jews?”
Matthew 27:17–18 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
Mark 15:9–10 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.
John 18:39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
All the people shouted in protest, “Take this man away, and release Barabbas to us.”
Luke 23:18 All the people shouted in protest, “Take this man away, and release Barabbas to us.”
John 18:40 “No, not this man. We want Barabbas,” they shouted. Barabbas was a criminal.
Luke 23:18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
John 18:40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
While judging the case, Pilate received a message from his wife that said, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man. Last night, I had a terrible nightmare about him.” Again, Pilate appealed to the crowd, because he wanted to release Jesus. “Which of the two shall I release to you?”
Matthew 27:19 While judging the case, he received a message from his wife that said, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man. Last night, I had a terrible nightmare about him.”
Matthew 27:21 Again, Pilate said to the crowd, “Which of the two shall I release to you?” “Barabbas,” they said.
Luke 23:20 Again, Pilate appealed to the crowd, because he wanted to release Jesus.
Matthew 27:19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
Matthew 27:21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
Luke 23:20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.
“Barabbas,” they said.
Matthew 27:21 Again, Pilate said to the crowd, “Which of the two shall I release to you?” “Barabbas,” they said.
Matthew 27:21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
“What shall I do with Jesus the Messiah?”
Matthew 27:22 “What shall I do with Jesus the Messiah?” They all shouted, “Crucify him!”
Mark 15:12 “What shall I do with Jesus the Messiah?” Pilate said.
Matthew 27:22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
Mark 15:12 And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?
“Crucify him,” the crowd screamed. “Crucify him!”
Matthew 27:22 “What shall I do with Jesus the Messiah?” They all shouted, “Crucify him!”
Mark 15:13 They all shouted, “Crucify him!”
Luke 23:21 “Crucify him,” the crowd screamed. “Crucify him!”
Matthew 27:22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
Mark 15:13 And they cried out again, Crucify him.
Luke 23:21 But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
For the third time, he defended Jesus. “Why? What crime has he committed? I find no reason to sentence him to death. Therefore, I will order him flogged and released.”
Matthew 27:23 “Why? What crime has he committed?” But the crowd roared, “Crucify him!”
Mark 15:14 “Why? What crime has he committed?” But the crowd roared, “Crucify him!”
Luke 23:22 For the third time, he defended Jesus. “Why? What crime has he committed? I find no reason to sentence him to death. Therefore, I will order him flogged and released.”
Matthew 27:23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
Mark 15:14 Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.
Luke 23:22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.
Pilate ordered Jesus to be flogged.
Matthew 27:26 So Pilate released Barabbas to the people and ordered the flogging and crucifixion of Jesus.
Mark 15:15 Pilate wanted to satisfy the people, so he released Barabbas and ordered the flogging and crucifixion of Jesus.
John 19:1 Pilate ordered Jesus to be flogged.
Matthew 27:26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
Mark 15:15 And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.
John 19:1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.
Soldiers wove a crown out of thorns, put it on his head, and gave him a kingly purple robe. “Hail! King of the Jews,” they said, mocking as they slapped him with their hands.
John 19:2–3 Soldiers wove a crown out of thorns, put it on his head, and gave him a kingly purple robe. “Hail! King of the Jews,” they said, mocking as they slapped him with their hands.
John 19:2–3 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.
Again, Pilate went out to the people. “Look, I am bringing Jesus before you to declare that I find him not guilty.” When Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and purple robe, Pilate said, “Behold the man.”
John 19:4–5 Again, Pilate went out to the people. “Look, I am bringing Jesus before you to declare that I find him not guilty.” When Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and purple robe, Pilate said, “Behold the man.”
John 19:4–5 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!
As soon as the chief priests and guards saw Jesus, they shouted, “Crucify him. Crucify him!”
John 19:6 As soon as the chief priests and guards saw Jesus, they shouted, “Crucify him. Crucify him!” “You crucify him, then,” Pilate said. “I find him not guilty.”
John 19:6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.
“You crucify him then,” Pilate said. “I find him not guilty.”
John 19:6 As soon as the chief priests and guards saw Jesus, they shouted, “Crucify him. Crucify him!” “You crucify him, then,” Pilate said. “I find him not guilty.”
John 19:6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.
The Jewish leaders said, “By our law, he must die because he claimed to be the Son of God.”
John 19:7 The Jewish leaders said, “By our law, he must die because he claimed to be the Son of God.”
John 19:7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.
When Pilate heard this, he became more fearful. He went back inside and said to Jesus, “Who are you?”
John 19:8–9 When Pilate heard this, he became more fearful. He went back inside and said to Jesus, “Who are you?” Jesus said nothing.
John 19:8–9 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
Jesus said nothing.
John 19:9 He went back inside and said to Jesus, “Who are you?” Jesus said nothing.
John 19:9 And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
“Why won’t you answer? Don’t you know I have the authority to either release or crucify you?”
John 19:10 “Why won’t you answer? Don’t you know I have the authority to either release or crucify you?”
John 19:10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?
“You would have no authority over me at all if it had not been given to you from above. Therefore, those who delivered me to you are guilty of the greater wrong.”
John 19:11 “You would have no authority over me at all if it had not been given to you from above. Therefore, those who delivered me to you are guilty of the greater wrong.”
John 19:11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
After they had talked, Pilate sought to release Jesus, but the Jewish leaders shouted, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar.”
John 19:12 After they had talked, Pilate sought to release Jesus, but the Jewish leaders shouted, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar.”
John 19:12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.
At these words, Pilate brought Jesus out and sat in the judgment seat, a mosaic called the Platform, Gabbatha in Hebrew. It was about noon on the preparation day of Passover. He said to the Jews, “Behold your king!”
John 19:13–14 At these words, Pilate brought Jesus out and sat in the judgment seat, a mosaic called the Platform, Gabbatha in Hebrew. It was about noon on the preparation day of Passover. He said to the Jews, “Behold your king!”
John 19:13–14 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!
The crowd went into an uproar, shouting for Jesus to be crucified. “Away with him,” the people shouted. “Away with him! Crucify him!”
Matthew 27:23 “Why? What crime has he committed?” But the crowd roared. “Crucify him!”
Mark 15:14 “Why? What crime has he committed?” But the crowd roared. “Crucify him!”
Luke 23:23 The crowd went into an uproar, shouting for Jesus to be crucified. The violent cries of the people and chief priests prevailed.
John 19:15 “Away with him,” the people shouted. “Away with him! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate said. The chief priests said, “We have no king except Caesar.”
Matthew 27:23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
Mark 15:14 Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.
Luke 23:23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.
John 19:15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
“Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate said.
John 19:15 “Away with him,” the people shouted. “Away with him! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate said. The chief priests answered, “We have no king except Caesar.”
John 19:15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
The chief priests answered, “We have no king except Caesar.”
John 19:15 “Away with him,” the people shouted. “Away with him! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate said. The chief priests answered, “We have no king except Caesar.”
John 19:15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
The violent cries of the people and chief priests prevailed. When Pilate realized that his attempt to bring peace was near to causing a riot, he took a bowl of water and washed his hands before the people. “I am not to blame for this righteous person’s death. This is your decision.”
Psalm 26:6 I wash my hands to show my innocence as I approach your altar, O God.
Matthew 27:24 When Pilate realized that his attempt to bring peace was near to causing a riot, he took a bowl of water and washed his hands before the people. “I am not to blame for this righteous person’s death. This is your decision.”
Luke 23:23 The crowd went into an uproar, shouting for Jesus to be crucified. The violent cries of the people and chief priests prevailed.
Psalm 26:6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord:
Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.
Luke 23:23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.
“Let his death be our responsibility,” the people said, “and our children’s.”
Matthew 27:25 “Let his death be our responsibility,” the people said, “and our children’s.”
Matthew 27:25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.
Pilate wanted to satisfy the people, so he released Barabbas, who had been imprisoned for murder and rebellion, and ordered Jesus to be crucified. The soldiers took Jesus away.
Matthew 27:26 So Pilate released Barabbas to the people and ordered the flogging and crucifixion of Jesus.
Mark 15:15 Pilate wanted to satisfy the people, so he released Barabbas and ordered the flogging and crucifixion of Jesus.
Luke 23:24–25 So Pilate granted the sentence that the people demanded. To satisfy the people’s desire, he released Barabbas, who had been imprisoned for murder and rebellion, and ordered Jesus to be crucified.
John 19:16 Then Pilate gave the order for Jesus to be crucified, and the soldiers took him away,
Matthew 27:26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
Mark 15:15 And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.
Luke 23:24–25 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.
John 19:16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.