(SEE 23:16)
During Passover the governor always freed a prisoner chosen by the people.
During Passover, Pilate always freed one prisoner chosen by the people.
I will just have him beaten with a whip and set free."
But the whole crowd shouted, "Kill Jesus! Give us Barabbas!"
And since I usually set a prisoner free for you at Passover, would you like for me to set free the king of the Jews?"
