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
ye know that in two days the feast of the passover will begin, and the son of man be delivered up to be crucified.
Matthew 27:15
Now it was customary at that feast for the governor to release a prisoner, such as the people should nominate.
Luke 23:16
I will therefore order him to be whipp'd, and then release him.
John 18:39
but as it is customary with you to get me to discharge some prisoner at the time of the passover, would you have me release the king of the Jews?
Acts 24:27
offer'd him mony in order to obtain his discharge. but two years after he was succeeded by Porcius Festus, who to oblige the Jews left Paul under confinement.
Acts 25:9
but Festus willing to oblige the Jews ask'd him, will you consent to go to Jerusalem, and take your trial before me there?