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 will take place in two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified."
Matthew 27:15
At every festival the governor had a custom of releasing to the crowd any prisoner whom they wanted.
Luke 23:16
So I will punish him and let him go."
John 18:39
But you have a custom that I release one person for you at Passover. Do you want me to release for you the king of the Jews?"
Acts 24:27
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Since Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison.
Acts 25:9
Then Festus, wanting to do the Jewish leaders a favor, asked Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to be tried there before me on these charges?"