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 kept saying, "It must not be at the feast, for a riot may break out among the people."
Mark 15:6
Now at the time of the feast Pilate usually set a prisoner free whom the people requested.
Luke 23:16
So I will flog Him and let Him go."
John 18:38
Pilate asked Him, "What is truth?" On saying this he went outside again to the Jews, and said to them, "As far as I can see, I can find no ground for a charge against Him.
Acts 24:27
But at the close of two whole years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and as he wanted to gratify the Jews, Felix left Paul still in prison.
Acts 25:9
Then Festus, as he wanted to ingratiate himself with the Jews, said to Paul, "Will you go up to Jerusalem and be tried on these charges before me there?"