Thematic Bible: Released at feasts
Thematic Bible
Criminals » Released at feasts
The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
Prisoners » Released at feasts
(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?