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 shall be Easter, and the son of man shall be delivered to be crucified."
Matthew 27:15
At that feast, the deputy was wont to deliver unto the people a prisoner whom they would desire.
Luke 23:16
I will therefore chasten him, and let him loose."
John 18:39
Ye have a custom among you, that I should deliver you one loose at Easter. Will ye that I loose unto you the King of the Jews?"
Acts 24:27
But after two years came Festus Porcius into Felix's room: and Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul in prison bound.
Acts 25:9
Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, "Wilt thou go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?"