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
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?