They said, “But not during the feast, so that the people don’t riot.”
Matthew 27:15 - Y'all Version Bible Now at the feast the governor’s custom was to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they desired. 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. |
They said, “But not during the feast, so that the people don’t riot.”
But the entire crowd shouted, “Away with this man! Release to us Barabbas!”
but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl who watched the door, and brought in Peter.
Finally he handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led him away.
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison.
But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, replied to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there on these charges?”