Thematic Bible: Released at feasts
Thematic Bible
Criminals » Released at feasts
But the governor said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.”
[Now he was obliged to release to them at the feast one prisoner.]
Prisoners » Released at feasts
[Now he was obliged to release to them at the feast one prisoner.]
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the people any one prisoner whom they wanted. At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas. So when the people gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?"