Matthew 27:15
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.In other versions
Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.
ASV
Now at the feast it was the way for the ruler to let free to the people one prisoner, at their selection.
BBE
Now at [the] feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whom they would.
DBY
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired.
WEB
And at the feast the governor had been accustomed to release one to the multitude, a prisoner, whom they willed,
YLT
Now at that feast the governor was known to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
ENG
Now at that feast, the governor was wont to release to the people a prisoner, whom they would.
WBT
Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.
BSB
In context
13Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?
14And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
15Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
16And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
