Matthew 27:15-18 At every feast the Governor was accustomed to release for the people one prisoner, whomever they chose.

Riverside⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁵ At every feast the Governor was accustomed to release for the people one prisoner, whomever they chose. ¹⁶ There was at that time a notorious prisoner named Barabbas. ¹⁷ So, when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you, Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?" ¹⁸ For he knew that out of jealousy they had handed him over.