King James Version (KJV)

Matthew 27:15

“Now at [that] feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.”

Verse in context — Matthew 27

Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

Now at [that] feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.