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.

Cross-references

Matthew 27:17 presents the choice between Barabbas and Jesus—the precursor to Pilate's question in 27:22 about what to do with Jesus.

In Matthew 1:16, the same title 'who is called Christ' identifies Jesus at his birth, now repeated by Pilate at his trial—bookending his identity.

Isaiah 49:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 49:7 prophesies the Servant despised by the nation — the crowd here fulfills that rejection by demanding crucifixion.

Isaiah 53:3 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:3 directly says the Servant is despised and rejected — the crowd's cry for crucifixion fulfills this rejection.

Mark 14:55 Historical context

Mark 14:55 shows the religious leaders seeking testimony to kill Jesus — their earlier plot leads to the crowd's demand here.

Mark 15:12-14 parallels this scene: Pilate asks what to do and the crowd cries 'Crucify him'.

Luke 23:20-24 gives the parallel account: Pilate tries to release Jesus but the crowd insists on crucifixion.

John 19:15 Parallel

John 19:15 parallels the crowd's cry 'Crucify him' and adds the chief priests' rejection of Jesus as king.

Luke 23:21 Parallel

In Luke 23:21, the same cry 'Crucify him' is recorded—a parallel account of the crowd's demand at Jesus' trial.

John 19:6 Parallel

In John 19:6, the chief priests and officers also cry 'Crucify him'—another Gospel witness to the same demand.

Acts 13:28 Historical context

In Acts 13:28, Paul recounts that they found no fault but still asked Pilate to kill Jesus—a later summary of this same event.