John 18:39

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But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

Now it was customary at that feast for the governor to release a prisoner, such as the people should nominate.

Now during the feast, it was customary to release a prisoner, to be nominated by the people.

now as it was customary for the governor to release one of the prisoners at the feast;

Then Pilate entred into the Pretorium, and addressing himself to Jesus, said to him, are not you the king of the Jews?

Now it was customary at that feast for the governor to release a prisoner, such as the people should nominate.

Now during the feast, it was customary to release a prisoner, to be nominated by the people.

now as it was customary for the governor to release one of the prisoners at the feast;