Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

Bible References

General references

Matthew 26:5
But they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise a riot might occur among the people.”
Mark 15:6
Now at the feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.
Luke 23:16
Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”
John 18:38
Pilate *said to Him, “What is truth?”And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews and *said to them, “I find no guilt in Him.
Acts 24:27
But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned.
Acts 25:9
But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, answered Paul and said, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me on these charges?”