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 is the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.
Matthew 27:15
Now at the feast, the governor had been accustomed to release one prisoner to the people, whomsoever they chose.
Luke 23:16
I will therefore, after scourging, discharge him.
John 18:39
But ye have a custom, that I should release to you one person at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
Acts 24:27
But when two years were ended, Felix had Portius Festus appointed for his successor: and willing to curry favour with the Jews, Felix left Paul in chains.
Acts 25:9
Then Festus, desirous of ingratiating himself with the Jews, replying to Paul, said, Wilt thou go up unto Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?