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 in two days time the Festival of the Passover will be here; and that the Son of Man is to be given up to be crucified."
Matthew 27:15
Now, at the Feast, the Governor was accustomed to grant the people the release of any one prisoner whom they might choose.
Luke 23:16
So I shall have him scourged, and then release him."
John 18:39
It is, however, the custom for me to grant you the release of one man at the Passover Festival. Do you wish for the release of the King of the Jews?"
Acts 24:27
But, after the lapse of two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and, wishing to gain popularity with the Jews, he left Paul a prisoner.
Acts 25:9
But, as Festus wished to gain popularity with the Jews, he interrupted Paul with the question: "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and be tried on these charges before me there?"