Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

Bible References

General references

Matthew 26:2
"You know that in two days the Passover Feast will take place, and the Son of Man will be turned over to be crucified."
Matthew 27:15
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to set any prisoner free whom the people wanted.
Luke 23:16
So I will flog Him and let Him go."
John 18:39
Now you have a custom to have me set one man free at your Passover time. So do you wish me to set the king of the Jews free?"
Acts 24:27
But at the close of two whole years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and as he wanted to gratify the Jews, Felix left Paul still in prison.
Acts 25:9
Then Festus, as he wanted to ingratiate himself with the Jews, said to Paul, "Will you go up to Jerusalem and be tried on these charges before me there?"