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 shall be delivered to be crucified.
Matthew 27:15
And in the festival the leader was accustomed to loose one imprisoned to the crowd, which they desired.
Luke 23:16
Therefore, having chastised him, I will release.
John 18:39
But a custom is to you, that I loose one to you in the pascha: will ye therefore I should loose to you the King of the Jews
Acts 24:27
And two years completed, Felix took Porcius Festus, a successor: and wishing to render a favor to the Jews, Felix left Paul bound.
Acts 25:9
And Festus, wishing to render a favor to the Jews, having answered Paul, said, Wilt thou, having gone up to Jerusalem, there be judged by me of these things?