Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on John 18:39 in English Standard Version "But you have a custom that I should release one man for you at the Passover. So do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”" Mt 27:15 Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted. Mt 27:20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. Mr 15:6 Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked. Lu 23:18 But they all cried out together, “Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas”—