Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner whom they desired.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 27:15 in context
Matthew 27:12–18
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When he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
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Then Pilate said to him, “Don’t you hear how many things they testify against you?”
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He gave him no answer, not even one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.
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Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner whom they desired.
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They had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
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When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”
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For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
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