Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.
General references
Bible References
General references
Matthew 26:2 “You know that the Passover takes place after two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”
Matthew 27:15
At the festival the governor’s custom was to release to the crowd a prisoner they wanted.
Luke 23:16
Therefore, I will have Him whipped and then release Him.”
John 18:39
You have a custom that I release one prisoner to you at the Passover. So, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”
Acts 24:27
After two years had passed, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus, and because he wished to do a favor for the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.
Acts 25:9
Then Festus, wanting to do a favor for the Jews, replied to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, there to be tried before me on these charges?”