Matthew 27:15
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Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.
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But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?”
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”
Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away.
“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”