Matthew 27:17
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 27
“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?”Matthew 27:17
What Does Matthew 27:17 Mean?
Matthew 27:17 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Matthew 27:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 1:16“And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.”1 Kings 18:21“And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.”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.”Joshua 24:15“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”Mark 15:9“But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?”Acts 3:13“The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.”Daniel 6:14“Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.”Matthew 14:9“And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.”Matthew 27:21“The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.”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.”
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