So, when the crowd went up and began to ask Pilate to follow his usual custom,
Now, at the Feast, the Governor was accustomed to grant the people the release of any one prisoner whom they might choose.
On leaving that place, Jesus went into the district of Judea on the other side of the Jordan. Crowds gathered about him again; and again, as usual, he began teaching them.
A man called Barabbas was in prison, with the rioters who had committed murder during a riot.
He answered: "Do you want me to release the 'King of the Jews' for you?"