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 the Governor's custom at the Festival to release some one prisoner, whomsoever the populace desired;
Mark 15:6
Now at the Festival it was customary for Pilate to release to the Jews any one prisoner whom they might beg off from punishment;
John 18:39
But you have a custom that I should release one prisoner to you at the Passover. So shall I release to you the King of the Jews?"