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 after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified."
Matthew 27:15
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired.
Luke 23:16
I will therefore chastise him and release him."
John 18:39
But you have a custom, that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Therefore do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?"
Acts 24:27
But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
Acts 25:9
But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, and be judged by me there concerning these things?"