Luke 23:17

He must release one prisoner to them at the feast.

Matthew 27:15

It was a custom for the governor to set one prisoner free at the time of the feast. The people were to help choose that prisoner.

Mark 15:6

He used to release one prisoner at the feast. This was done by request.

John 18:39

You have a custom that I release someone to you at the Passover. Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?

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Summary

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

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Bible References

General references

Matthew 27:15
It was a custom for the governor to set one prisoner free at the time of the feast. The people were to help choose that prisoner.
Mark 15:6
He used to release one prisoner at the feast. This was done by request.
John 18:39
You have a custom that I release someone to you at the Passover. Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?