Thematic Bible: Released at feasts
Thematic Bible
Criminals » Released at feasts
The governor asked them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?”
“Barabbas!” they answered.
“Barabbas!” they answered.
At the festival the governor’s custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.
At the festival it was Pilate’s custom to release for the people a prisoner they requested.
[For according to the festival he had to release someone to them.]
Prisoners » Released at feasts
At the festival it was Pilate’s custom to release for the people a prisoner they requested.
[For according to the festival he had to release someone to them.]
You have a custom that I release one prisoner to you at the Passover. So, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”
At the festival the governor's custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted. At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Who is it you want me to release for you-Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Messiah?"