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 the passover is to be held two days after this; and the Son of man will be delivered up to be crucified."
Matthew 27:15
At festival time the governor was in the habit of releasing any one prisoner whom the crowd chose.
Luke 23:16
so I shall release him with a whipping."
John 18:39
But it is your custom that I should release a prisoner for you at the passover. Is it your will that I release you the king of the Jews?"
Acts 24:27
But when two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and as Felix wanted to ingratiate himself with the Jews, he left Paul still in custody.
Acts 25:9
As Festus wanted to ingratiate himself with the Jews, he asked Paul, "Will you go up to Jerusalem and be tried there by me upon these charges?"