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 Passover comes. And the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified."
Matthew 27:15
"Now it was the Governor's custom at the Festival to release some one prisoner, whomsoever the populace desired;
Luke 23:16
I will therefore give him a light punishment and release him."
John 18:39
But you have a custom that I should release one prisoner to you at the Passover. So shall I release to you the King of the Jews?"
Acts 24:27
But after the lapse of fully two years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and being desirous of gratifying the Jews, Felix left Paul still in prison.
Acts 25:9
Then Festus, being anxious to gratify the Jews, asked Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, and there stand your trial before me on these charges?"