KJV: 16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him. (17) For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.

NIV: 16 “Therefore, I will punish him and then release him. [17]

ESV: 16 I will therefore punish and release him.

CSB: 16 Therefore, I will have him whipped and then release him.

Explanation

Pilate’s custom is introduced after Luke 23:16 from the parallel accounts.

Matthew 27:15 Now it was the governor’s custom at the festival to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd.

Mark 15:6 Now it was the custom at the festival to release a prisoner whom the people requested.

Result