Matthew 27:15

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Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

And at that feast he released to them one prisoner, whomever they desired.

Therefore I will chastise Him and release Him.

Pilate said to Him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews and said to them, I find no fault in him.

But after two years Felix welcomed a successor, Porcius Festus. And wishing to show a favor to the Jews, Felix left Paul bound.

But Festus, wanting to please the Jews, answered Paul and said, Will you go up to Jerusalem and be judged there before me about these things?