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Matthew 27:15
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner whom they desired.
Matthew 27:15 · World English Bible
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Matthew 27:15 in other translations
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired.
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In context
12 When he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
13 Then Pilate said to him, “Don’t you hear how many things they testify against you?”
14 He gave him no answer, not even one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.
15 Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner whom they desired.
16 They had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
17 When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”
18 For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
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