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 after two days the Passover takes place, and the Son of Man will be handed over in order to be crucified."
Matthew 27:15
Now at each feast, the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd--the one whom they wanted.
Luke 23:16
Therefore I will punish him [and] release [him]."
John 18:39
But it is your custom that I release for you one [prisoner] at the Passover. So do you want [me] to release for you the king of the Jews?"
Acts 24:27
And [when] two years had passed, Felix received as successor Porcius Festus. And [because he] wanted to do a favor for the Jews, Felix left Paul behind {as a prisoner}.
Acts 25:9
But Festus, [because he] wanted to do a favor for the Jews, answered [and] said to Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to be tried before me there concerning these [things]?"