But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be a riot among the people.”
Matthew 27:15 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner for the crowd, whomever they wanted. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now at the Feast [of the Passover] the governor was in the habit of setting free for the people any one prisoner whom they chose. American Standard Version (1901) Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would. Common English Bible It was customary during the festival for the governor to release to the crowd one prisoner, whomever they might choose. Catholic Public Domain Version Now on the solemn day, the procurator was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whomever they wished. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now upon the solemn day the governor was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whom they would. |
But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be a riot among the people.”
Now each year at the feast Pilate was obligated to release one prisoner for the people.
So they all cried out together, “Away with this man, and release for us Barabbas!”
but Peter stood outside at the gate. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out, spoke to the gatekeeper, and brought Peter in.
Then Pilate handed Jesus over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led him away.
But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.
But Festus, wishing to gain favor with the Jews, responded to Paul, “Are yoʋ willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there on these charges?”