Matthew 27:15

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired.

Strong's King James

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)}.

The F.O.G *

(15) Now according to the festival, the governor was accustomed to release the crowd, one prisoner who they wanted.

The F.O.G Message *

[15] Now it was customary during Passover for the governor to release one prisoner chosen by the crowd – a calculated gesture of Roman political theater.

Young's Literal Translation

And at the feast the governor had been accustomed to release one to the multitude, a prisoner, whom they willed,
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After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

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