Matthew 27:15

"Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would."

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I will therefore chastise him, and release him.

But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?

Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.