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
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?