Luke 23:17

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 23:17

AKJV
(For of necessity he must release one to them at the feast.)
CPDV
Now he was required to release one person for them on the feast day.
NHEB
(Now he had to release one prisoner to them at the feast.)
SMT
(And he had necessity to loose one at the festival.)

Commentary for Luke 23:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 23:17
Summary
Legal obligation requires prisoner release during festival
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Festival prisoner release custom explained
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative