Matthew 27:15 net — During the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they wanted.

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"During the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they wanted."

— Matthew 27:15, NET Bible

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Matthew 27 — Context

12

But when he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he did not respond.

13

Then Pilate said to him,“Don’t you hear how many charges they are bringing against you?”

14

But he did not answer even one accusation, so that the governor was quite amazed.

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During the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they wanted.

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At that time they had in custody a notorious prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.

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So after they had assembled, Pilate said to them,“Whom do you want me to release for you, Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Christ?”

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(For he knew that they had handed him over because of envy.)

Matthew 27:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:15 say?
Matthew 27:15 in the NET Bible reads: “During the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they wanted.”
Where is Matthew 27:15 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 15.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:15.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:15 in?
Matthew 27:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 27:15?
Matthew 27:15 reads (NET): “During the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they wanted.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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