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 after two days the passover is kept, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified.
Matthew 27:15
Now at the feast, the governor was in the habit of releasing to the multitude one prisoner, whom they chose.
Luke 23:16
I will, therefore, chastise him, and release him.
John 18:39
But you have a custom, that I release to you one during the passover. Are you willing, then, that I should release to you the king of the Jews?
Acts 24:27
But, after two years, Felix received Portius Festus as his successor; and Felix, wishing to confer a favor on the Jews, left Paul bound.
Acts 25:9
But Festus, willing to confer a favor on the Jews, answered Paul, and said: Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged before me concerning these things?