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
Ye know that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified.
Matthew 27:15
Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.
Luke 23:16
I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
John 18:39
But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
Acts 24:27
But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
Acts 25:9
But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?

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