Luke 23:17

Holman Christian Standard Bible

For according to the festival he had to release someone to them.

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At the festival the governor’s custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.

At the festival it was Pilate’s custom to release for the people a prisoner they requested.

Therefore, I will have Him whipped and then release Him.”

Then they all cried out together, “Take this man away! Release Barabbas to us! ”

You have a custom that I release one prisoner to you at the Passover. So, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews? ”