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 said, this must not be done on the feastday, for fear the people rise.
Mark 15:6
Now during the feast, it was customary to release a prisoner, to be nominated by the people.
Luke 23:16
I will therefore order him to be whipp'd, and then release him.
John 18:38
what is truth? said Pilate. and upon saying this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, I don't find he is guilty of any crime.
Acts 24:27
offer'd him mony in order to obtain his discharge. but two years after he was succeeded by Porcius Festus, who to oblige the Jews left Paul under confinement.
Acts 25:9
but Festus willing to oblige the Jews ask'd him, will you consent to go to Jerusalem, and take your trial before me there?