ye have a custom Nothing is known of this custom beyond what is told us in the Gospels. Prisoners were sometimes released at Rome at certain festivals, and it would be quite in harmony with the conciliatory policy of Rome to honour native festivals in this way in the case of subject nations. In Luke 23:17 the custom is said to be an obligation; -of necessity he must;" but the verse is of very doubtful genuineness.

that I should Literally, in order that I should. See on John 15:12.

the King of the Jews Expressive of scornful contempt. Comp. John 19:15.

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