For he was obligated to release one man to them at the feast.
Now at the feast, the governor was accustomed to releasing to the people a prisoner whom they chose.
Now at the feast he always released to them one prisoner, whomever they requested.
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!”
“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?”