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 at the feast, lest there be a tumult among the people.

And at the feast he released to them a prisoner, whomsoever they chose.

having chastised him therefore, I will release him.

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

But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and wishing to gratify the Jews, Felix left Paul bound.

But Festus wishing to gratify the Jews, answered Paul and said, Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, and there be tried by me for these things?