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
During the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they wanted.
Mark 15:6
During the feast it was customary to release one prisoner to the people, whomever they requested.
John 18:39
But it is your custom that I release one prisoner for you at the Passover. So do you want me to release for you the king of the Jews?"