Matthew 27:15
And the governor during the feast was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they wished.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
In Context
14And He responded to him not one word, so that the governor marveled exceedingly.
16But they had at that time a noted prisoner called Barabbas.
Cross References
Matthew 26:5But they said, Not at the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.
Luke 23:16Therefore having scourged Him, I will release Him.
John 18:38Pilate says to Him, What is truth? And saying this, again he went out to the Jews, and speaks to them, I find no crime in Him.
Acts 24:27But two years having passed away Felix received Porcius Festus as his successor: and Felix, wishing to confer on the Jews a favor, left Paul bound.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:12-26
Christ at the Bar of Pilate. 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. 15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom… Read the whole commentary →