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
As you know, the Passover will be here in two days. At that time the Son of man will be captured and impaled.
Matthew 27:15
It was a custom for the governor to set one prisoner free at the time of the feast. The people were to help choose that prisoner.
Luke 23:16
I will therefore punish him, and release him.
John 18:39
You have a custom that I release someone to you at the Passover. Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?
Acts 24:27
After two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix. Felix was willing to show the Jews a favor. He left Paul in prison.
Acts 25:9
Festus was willing to do the Jews a favor, so he answered Paul: Will you go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?