Thematic Bible: Released at feasts


Thematic Bible



But the governor said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.”

Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the people any one prisoner whom they wanted.

Now at the feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.

[Now he was obliged to release to them at the feast one prisoner.]


Now at the feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.

[Now he was obliged to release to them at the feast one prisoner.]

But you have a custom that I release someone for you at the Passover; do you wish then that I release for you the King of the Jews?”

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?"