Matthew 27:15
But, feast by feast, the governor had been wont to release one unto the multitude, a prisoner whom they were desiring.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
16Now they had at that time a distinguished prisoner, called, Barabbas.
Cross References
Matthew 26:5They were saying, however: Not during the feast, lest, an uproar, arise among the people.
Luke 23:16So, then, chastising him, I will release him.
John 18:38Pilate saith unto him—What, is truth? And, this saying, again, went he out to the Jews, and saith unto them,—I, find in him, not a single fault.
Acts 24:27When, however, two years, were completed, Felix, was succeeded, by Porcius Festus, and Felix, wishing to gain favour with the Jews, 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 →