Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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?"