Luke 23:17

Modern English Version

For he was obligated to release one man to them at the feast.

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Now at the feast, the governor was accustomed to releasing to the people a prisoner whom they chose.

I will therefore chastise Him and release Him.”

But they all cried out at once saying, “Take this Man away and release Barabbas to us!”

Now at the feast he always released to them one prisoner, whomever they requested.

“But you have a custom, that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Do you therefore want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”