This continues the account of the trial of Jesus before the Roman governor.

## Now ##

This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line so the writer can give information to help the reader understand what happens beginning in [Matthew 27:17](./17.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])

## the feast ##

the feast during which the Passover ([Matthew 26:1](../26/01.md)) was celebrated

## prisoner chosen by the crowd ##

AT: "prisoner whom the crowd had chosen" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## notorious ##

well known for doing something bad