Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished.

Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?

Now at the feast he was accustomed to releasing one prisoner to them, whomever they asked.

And the multitude, crying aloud, began to ask him to do just as he had always done for them.

(for it was necessary for him to release one to them at the feast).

Pilate, therefore, wishing to release Jesus, again called out to them.