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# Now
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This word is used here to mark a pause in the story so Matthew can give information to help the reader understand what happens beginning in [Matthew 27:17](../27/17.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]])
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# the festival
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This is the Passover celebration.
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# prisoner chosen by the crowd
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "prisoner whom the crowd would choose" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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