Luke 23:17

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Now he was required to release one person for them on the feast day.

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Now on the solemn day, the procurator was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whomever they wished.

Now on the feast day, he was accustomed to release to them one of the prisoners, whomever they requested.

Therefore, I will chastise him and release him."

But the entire crowd exclaimed together, saying: "Take this one, and release to us Barabbas!"

But you have a custom, that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Therefore, do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?"