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Murdock Translation
Mark 15:6
And it was his custom, at each festival, to release to them one prisoner, whom they might desire.
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Christian Standard Bible®
At the festival Pilate used to release for the people a prisoner whom they requested.
At the festival Pilate used to release for the people a prisoner whom they requested.
King James Version (1611)
Now at that Feast he released vnto them one prisoner, whomsoeuer they desired.
Now at that Feast he released vnto them one prisoner, whomsoeuer they desired.
King James Version
Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.
Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.
English Standard Version
Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked.
Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked.
New American Standard Bible
Now at the Passover Feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.
Now at the Passover Feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.
New Century Version
Every year at the time of the Passover the governor would free one prisoner whom the people chose.
Every year at the time of the Passover the governor would free one prisoner whom the people chose.
Amplified Bible
Now at the [Passover] feast Pilate used to set free for them any one prisoner whom they requested.
Now at the [Passover] feast Pilate used to set free for them any one prisoner whom they requested.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now at the feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.
Now at the feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now at the feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.
Now at the feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.
Berean Standard Bible
Now it was Pilate's custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing.
Now it was Pilate's custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing.
Contemporary English Version
During Passover, Pilate always freed one prisoner chosen by the people.
During Passover, Pilate always freed one prisoner chosen by the people.
Complete Jewish Bible
Now during a festival, Pilate used to set free one prisoner, whomever the crowd requested.
Now during a festival, Pilate used to set free one prisoner, whomever the crowd requested.
Darby Translation
But at [the] feast he released to them one prisoner, whomsoever they begged [of him].
But at [the] feast he released to them one prisoner, whomsoever they begged [of him].
Easy-to-Read Version
Every year at the Passover time the governor would free one prisoner—whichever one the people wanted.
Every year at the Passover time the governor would free one prisoner—whichever one the people wanted.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Nowe at the feast, Pilate did deliuer a prisoner vnto them, whomesoeuer they woulde desire.
Nowe at the feast, Pilate did deliuer a prisoner vnto them, whomesoeuer they woulde desire.
George Lamsa Translation
Now it was the custom on every feast to release to them one prisoner, whom they asked for.
Now it was the custom on every feast to release to them one prisoner, whom they asked for.
Good News Translation
At every Passover Festival Pilate was in the habit of setting free any one prisoner the people asked for.
At every Passover Festival Pilate was in the habit of setting free any one prisoner the people asked for.
Lexham English Bible
Now at each feast he customarily released for them one prisoner whom they requested.
Now at each feast he customarily released for them one prisoner whom they requested.
Literal Translation
And at a feast, he released to them one prisoner, whomever they asked.
And at a feast, he released to them one prisoner, whomever they asked.
American Standard Version
Now at the feast he used to release unto them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.
Now at the feast he used to release unto them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.
Bible in Basic English
Now at the feast every year he let one prisoner go free at their request.
Now at the feast every year he let one prisoner go free at their request.
Hebrew Names Version
Now at the feast he used to release to them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.
Now at the feast he used to release to them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.
International Standard Version
At every festival[fn] Pilatehe">[fn] would release any one prisoner whom the peoplethey">[fn] requested.Matthew 27:15; Luke 23:17; John 18:39;">[xr]
At every festival[fn] Pilatehe">[fn] would release any one prisoner whom the peoplethey">[fn] requested.Matthew 27:15; Luke 23:17; John 18:39;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But he was accustomed at every festival to release to them of the bound one whom they requested;
But he was accustomed at every festival to release to them of the bound one whom they requested;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
At that feast, Pilate dyd delyuer vnto them a prisoner, whomsoeuer they woulde desire.
At that feast, Pilate dyd delyuer vnto them a prisoner, whomsoeuer they woulde desire.
English Revised Version
Now at the feast he used to release unto them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.
Now at the feast he used to release unto them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.
World English Bible
Now at the feast he used to release to them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.
Now at the feast he used to release to them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Now at every feast he released to them one prisoner, whomsoever they would.
Now at every feast he released to them one prisoner, whomsoever they would.
Weymouth's New Testament
Now at the Festival it was customary for Pilate to release to the Jews any one prisoner whom they might beg off from punishment;
Now at the Festival it was customary for Pilate to release to the Jews any one prisoner whom they might beg off from punishment;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But bi the feeste dai he was wont to leeue to hem oon of men boundun, whom euer thei axiden.
But bi the feeste dai he was wont to leeue to hem oon of men boundun, whom euer thei axiden.
Update Bible Version
Now at the feast he used to release to them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.
Now at the feast he used to release to them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.
Webster's Bible Translation
Now at [that] feast he released to them one prisoner, whom they desired.
Now at [that] feast he released to them one prisoner, whom they desired.
New English Translation
During the feast it was customary to release one prisoner to the people, whomever they requested.
During the feast it was customary to release one prisoner to the people, whomever they requested.
New King James Version
Matthew 27:15-26; Luke 23:17-25; John 18:39-19:16">[xr] Now at the feast he was accustomed to releasing one prisoner to them, whomever they requested.
Matthew 27:15-26; Luke 23:17-25; John 18:39-19:16">[xr] Now at the feast he was accustomed to releasing one prisoner to them, whomever they requested.
New Living Translation
Now it was the governor's custom each year during the Passover celebration to release one prisoner—anyone the people requested.
Now it was the governor's custom each year during the Passover celebration to release one prisoner—anyone the people requested.
New Life Bible
Each year at the special supper Pilate would let one person who was in prison go free. It would be the one the people asked for.
Each year at the special supper Pilate would let one person who was in prison go free. It would be the one the people asked for.
New Revised Standard
Now at the festival he used to release a prisoner for them, anyone for whom they asked.
Now at the festival he used to release a prisoner for them, anyone for whom they asked.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, at feast time, he was wont to release unto them one prisoner, whom they were claiming.
Now, at feast time, he was wont to release unto them one prisoner, whom they were claiming.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now on the festival day he was wont to release unto them one of the prisoners, whomsoever they demanded.
Now on the festival day he was wont to release unto them one of the prisoners, whomsoever they demanded.
Revised Standard Version
Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked.
Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
At that feast Pilate was wont to delivre at their pleasure a presoner: whomsoever they wolde desyre.
At that feast Pilate was wont to delivre at their pleasure a presoner: whomsoever they wolde desyre.
Young's Literal Translation
And at every feast he was releasing to them one prisoner, whomsoever they were asking;
And at every feast he was releasing to them one prisoner, whomsoever they were asking;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
At that feast of Easter he was wonte to delyuer vnto them a presoner, whom so euer they wolde desyre.
At that feast of Easter he was wonte to delyuer vnto them a presoner, whom so euer they wolde desyre.
Mace New Testament (1729)
Now during the feast, it was customary to release a prisoner, to be nominated by the people.
Now during the feast, it was customary to release a prisoner, to be nominated by the people.
THE MESSAGE
It was a custom at the Feast to release a prisoner, anyone the people asked for. There was one prisoner called Barabbas, locked up with the insurrectionists who had committed murder during the uprising against Rome. As the crowd came up and began to present its petition for him to release a prisoner, Pilate anticipated them: "Do you want me to release the King of the Jews to you?" Pilate knew by this time that it was through sheer spite that the high priests had turned Jesus over to him.
It was a custom at the Feast to release a prisoner, anyone the people asked for. There was one prisoner called Barabbas, locked up with the insurrectionists who had committed murder during the uprising against Rome. As the crowd came up and began to present its petition for him to release a prisoner, Pilate anticipated them: "Do you want me to release the King of the Jews to you?" Pilate knew by this time that it was through sheer spite that the high priests had turned Jesus over to him.
Simplified Cowboy Version
During the Feast of Flatbread, and the celebration of Passover, it was a tradition to release one person who was in jail and waiting execution.
During the Feast of Flatbread, and the celebration of Passover, it was a tradition to release one person who was in jail and waiting execution.
Contextual Overview
1 And forthwith, in the morning, the chief priests with the Elders and the Scribes, and the whole Sanhedrim, held a consultation. And they bound Jesus, and led him away, and delivered him over to Pilate the president. 2 And Pilate asked him: Art thou the king of the Jews? He replied and said to him: Thou hast said. 3 And the chief priests accused him of many things. 4 And Pilate again questioned him, and said to him: Makest thou no reply? See how much they testify against thee! 5 But Jesus gave no answer; so that Pilate wondered. 6 And it was his custom, at each festival, to release to them one prisoner, whom they might desire. 7 And there was one named Bar Abas, who was confined with the movers of sedition, who had committed murder in the insurrection. 8 And the people clamored, and began to demand, that he should do to them as he was accustomed. 9 And Pilate answered, and said: Will ye, that I release to you the king of the Jews? 10 For Pilate knew that the chief priests, from envy, had delivered him up.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Matthew 26:2, Matthew 26:5, Matthew 27:15, Luke 23:16, Luke 23:17, John 18:39, John 18:40, Acts 24:27, Acts 25:9
Reciprocal: Luke 23:25 - whom
Cross-References
Romans 4:9
This blessedness, therefore, is it on the circumcision? or on the uncircumcision? For we say, that Abraham's faith was reckoned to him for righteousness.
This blessedness, therefore, is it on the circumcision? or on the uncircumcision? For we say, that Abraham's faith was reckoned to him for righteousness.
Romans 4:11
For he received circumcision, as the sign and the seal of the righteousness of his faith while in uncircumcision: that he might become the father of all them of the uncircumcision who believe; and that it might be reckoned to them also for righteousness:
For he received circumcision, as the sign and the seal of the righteousness of his faith while in uncircumcision: that he might become the father of all them of the uncircumcision who believe; and that it might be reckoned to them also for righteousness:
2 Corinthians 5:19
For God was in the Messiah, who hath reconciled the world with his majesty, and did not reckon to them their sins; and who hath placed in us the word of reconciliation.
For God was in the Messiah, who hath reconciled the world with his majesty, and did not reckon to them their sins; and who hath placed in us the word of reconciliation.
Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed, and departed to the place which he was to receive for an inheritance: and he departed, while he knew not whither he was going.
By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed, and departed to the place which he was to receive for an inheritance: and he departed, while he knew not whither he was going.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now at that feast,.... The feast of the passover, which was at that instant; see John 18:39. The Syriac, Arabic, Persic, and Ethiopic versions read, "at every feast"; as if the following custom was used at every feast in the year, at the feasts of pentecost and tabernacles, as well as at the passover; whereas it was only at the latter:
he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired; of this custom John 18:39- :.
