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, the passover takes place, and the Son of Man is delivered up to be crucified."
Matthew 27:15
And at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired;
Luke 23:16
Chastising Him, therefore, I will release Him"
John 18:39
But ye have a custom, that I should release to you one at the passover. Do ye wish, therefore, that I release to you the King of the Jews?"
Acts 24:27
But, when two years were completed, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; and, wishing to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul bound.
Acts 25:9
But Festus, wishing to gain favor with the Jews, answering, said to Paul, "Are you willing, having gone up to Jerusalem, to be judged there concerning these things before me?"