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
“Not during the festival,” they said, “so there won’t be rioting among the people.”
Mark 15:6
At the festival it was Pilate’s custom to release for the people a prisoner they requested.
Luke 23:16
Therefore, I will have Him whipped and then release Him.”
John 18:38
“What is truth?” said Pilate.

After he had said this, he went out to the Jews again and told them, “I find no grounds for charging Him.
Acts 24:27
After two years had passed, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus, and because he wished to do a favor for the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.
Acts 25:9
Then Festus, wanting to do a favor for the Jews, replied to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, there to be tried before me on these charges?”

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