Then he released for them the one who had been cast into prison for murder and sedition, whom they were requesting. Yet truly, Jesus he handed over to their will
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King James Version
And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.English Standard Version
He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus over to their will.New International Version
He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.