John.18.39

But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

John.18.39

They shouted back, "Not this one, but Barabbas!" Barabbas was a Jewish freedom fighter.

John.18.39

But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release 'the king of the Jews'?"

John.18.39

"But you have a custom that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Do you therefore want me to release to you the King of the Jews?"