Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)

American Standard Version (ASV)

`Now he must needs release unto them at the feast one prisoner.'

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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Darby English Bible (DBY)

( Now he was obliged to release one for them at the feast.)

World English Bible (WEB)

Now he had to release one prisoner to them at the feast.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for it was necessary for him to release to them one at every feast,