Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now at the feast it was the way for the ruler to let free to the people one prisoner, at their selection.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Now at [the] feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whom they would.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And at the feast the governor had been accustomed to release one to the multitude, a prisoner, whom they willed,