Matthew 27:21
Context27:21 The 1 governor asked them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas!”
Matthew 27:11
Context27:11 Then 2 Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, 3 “Are you the king 4 of the Jews?” Jesus 5 said, “You say so.” 6


[27:21] 1 tn Grk “answering, the governor said to them.” This construction is somewhat redundant in English and has been simplified in the translation. Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
[27:11] 2 tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
[27:11] 3 tn Grk “asked him, saying.” The participle λέγων (legwn) is redundant in contemporary English and has not been translated.
[27:11] 4 sn “Are you the king of the Jews?” Pilate was interested in this charge because of its political implications of sedition against Rome.
[27:11] 5 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
[27:11] 6 sn The reply “You say so” is somewhat enigmatic, like Jesus’ earlier reply to the Jewish leadership in 26:64.