en_tn_condensed/mat/27/15.md

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. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)

the feast

the feast during which the Passover (Matthew 26:1) 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