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Matthew 27:15

Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
Matthew 27:15 · King James Version

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?

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