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