Mark 15:6

Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

Cross-references

Matthew 27:15 recounts the same Passover release custom, confirming the practice.

Luke 23:17 Parallel

Luke 23:17 describes the same feast release obligation, corroborating the custom.

John 18:39 Parallel

John 18:39 mentions the same Passover release custom, explicitly linking it to Jesus.

John 18:40 Parallel

John 18:40 specifies Barabbas was a robber, adding detail to the release custom described here.

Luke 23:25 Parallel

Luke 23:25 records the same release of Barabbas, noting he was imprisoned for insurrection and murder.