KJV ORIGINAL
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?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But you guys have this tradition where I let one prisoner go free during Passover. So what do you want — should I release this so-called King of the Jews for you?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Pilate offered to free Jesus as part of their yearly tradition, but left the choice up to the crowd.
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