Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he released him that for insurrection and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And in answer to their request, he let that man go free who had been in prison for acting against the government and causing death, and Jesus he gave up to their pleasure.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And he released him who, for tumult and murder, had been cast into prison, whom they begged for, and Jesus he delivered up to their will.

World English Bible (WEB)

He released him who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus up to their will.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and he released him who because of sedition and murder hath been cast into the prison, whom they were asking, and Jesus he gave up to their will.