Luke 23:17

now as it was customary for the governor to release one of the prisoners at the feast;

Matthew 27:15

Now it was customary at that feast for the governor to release a prisoner, such as the people should nominate.

Mark 15:6

Now during the feast, it was customary to release a prisoner, to be nominated by the people.

John 18:39

but as it is customary with you to get me to discharge some prisoner at the time of the passover, would you have me release the king of the Jews?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

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Bible References

General references

Matthew 27:15
Now it was customary at that feast for the governor to release a prisoner, such as the people should nominate.
Mark 15:6
Now during the feast, it was customary to release a prisoner, to be nominated by the people.
John 18:39
but as it is customary with you to get me to discharge some prisoner at the time of the passover, would you have me release the king of the Jews?