American Standard Version
"Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would. "
— Matthew 27:15, American Standard Version
“Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.”
“Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired.”
“During the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they wanted.”
“Now upon the solemn day the governor was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whom they would.”
“Now at the feast it was the way for the ruler to let free to the people one prisoner, at their selection.”
“Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.”
And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
Then saith Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?
And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?
For he knew that for envy they had delivered him up.