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 is coming in two days, and the Son of Man is to be betrayed and handed over for crucifixion.”
Matthew 27:15
Now at the feast [of the Passover] the governor was in the habit of setting free any one prisoner whom the people chose.
Luke 23:16
Therefore I will punish Him [to teach Him a lesson] and release Him.”
John 18:39
But you have a custom that I release someone for you at the Passover. So shall I release for you the King of the Jews?”
Acts 24:27
But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded [in office] by Porcius Festus; and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned.
Acts 25:9
But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, answered Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial there in my presence [before the Jewish Sanhedrin] on these charges?”