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.
Matthew 26:5
But they said: "Not during the Festival, for fear of causing a riot."
Mark 15:6-15
Now, at the Feast, Pilate used to grant the people the release of any one prisoner whom they might ask for.
Luke 23:16
So I shall have him scourged, and then release him."
John 18:38-40
"What is Truth?" exclaimed Pilate. After saying this, he went out to the Jews again, and said: "For my part, I find nothing with which he can be charged.
John 19:16
Whereupon Pilate gave Jesus up to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus;
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?"