Matthew 27:15

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now{G1161} at{G2596} that feast{G1859} the governor{G2232} was wont{G1486}{(G5715)} to release{G630}{(G5721)} unto the people{G3793} a{G1520} prisoner{G1198}, whom{G3739} they would{G2309}{(G5707)}.
KJV with Strongs
(15) Now according to the festival, the governor was accustomed to release the crowd, one prisoner who they wanted.
The F.O.G
Now it was customary during the Passover festival for the governor to release one prisoner chosen by the crowd – a calculated gesture of Roman political theater.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And at the feast the governor had been accustomed to release one to the multitude, a prisoner, whom they willed,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Matthew 27:15

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