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A Plausible Passover Custom
Commentators explain that the release of a prisoner was a regular tradition at the Passover feast. The Greek verbs used indicate a customary, repeated action by both Pilate and the people. While this specific custom is only recorded in the Gospels, scholars note that similar Roman practices of amnesty existed elsewhere, making it historically plausible.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 15:6
Used to release (απελυεν). Imperfect tense of customary action where Mt 27:15 has the verb ειωθε (was accustomed to).
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 15:6
19th Century
Bishop
He released . . . whomsoever they desired.—Both verbs are in the tense which implies custom.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:6–10
19th Century
Preacher
And he therefore hoped that the people, who were not moved by the same envy, would have chosen to have Jesus set free.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:6
The custom referred to here of releasing a prisoner at the Passover Feast is unknown outside the Gospels. Other documents confirm, however, that it…
John Gill
On Mark 15:6
17th Century
Pastor
Now at that feast
The feast of the passover, which was at that instant; see (John 18:39) . The Syriac, A…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:1–14
17th Century
Minister
They bound Christ. It is good for us often to remember the bonds of the Lord Jesus, as bound with him who was bound for us. By delivering up the Ki…