16 At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.[f] 17 So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Who is it you want me to release for you - Barabbas,[g] or Jesus who is called Messiah?" 18 For he knew they had handed Him over because of envy.
16Enkarhini wolowo a ku ri ni mubohiwa un'wana loyi a tiviweke swinene, loyi a va ku i Barabasi.Van'wana va ri: loyi a va ku i Yesu Barabasi 17Loko va hlengeletanile, Pilato a ku ka vona: "Xana mi lava leswaku ndzi mi ntshunxela wihi: Barabasi, kumbe Yesu la vuriwaka Mesiya ke?" 18A a vutisisa sweswo hi ku tiva leswaku a va nyiketile Yesu hikwalaho ka mavondzo.