Luke 23:17

Now he was obligated to release someone for them at the festival.

Matthew 27:15

At every festival the governor had a custom of releasing to the crowd any prisoner whom they wanted.

Mark 15:6

At every festival, Pilate would release any one prisoner whom the people requested.

John 18:39

But you have a custom that I release one person for you at Passover. Do you want me to release for you the king of the Jews?"

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Summary

(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)

General references

Bible References

General references

Matthew 27:15
At every festival the governor had a custom of releasing to the crowd any prisoner whom they wanted.
Mark 15:6
At every festival, Pilate would release any one prisoner whom the people requested.
John 18:39
But you have a custom that I release one person for you at Passover. Do you want me to release for you the king of the Jews?"

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