Mark 15:6

Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 15:6

BSB

Now it was Pilate's custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing.

AKJV

Now at that feast he released to them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

CPDV

Now on the feast day, he was accustomed to release to them one of the prisoners, whomever they requested.

ERV

Now at the feast he used to release unto them one prisoner, whom they asked of him.

NHEB

Now at the feast he used to release to them one prisoner, whom they requested.

SMT

And at the festival he loosed to them one in bonds, whomsoever they asked.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 15:6

NowG1161Conjunction atG2596PrepositionthatfeastG1859Noun FemininehereleasedG630VerbuntothemG846 oneG1520 prisonerG1198Adjective whomsoeverG3746theydesiredG154Verb

Commentary for Mark 15:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 15:6

Summary

Feast custom allowed prisoner release by popular demand

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Annual prisoner release

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD