(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
For it was necessary for him to release to them one prisoner at the Feast.
Now he was required to release one person for them on the feast day.
Now of necessity he was to release unto them one upon the feast day.
Now at the feast the governor’s custom was to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they desired.
Now, at the feast, he would release one prisoner to them, whomever they requested.
Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.”
But the entire crowd shouted, “Away with this man! Release to us Barabbas!”
But y’all have a custom that I should release someone to y’all at the Passover. So, do y’all want me to release the King of the Jews for y’all?”