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, Not on the feast-day, least there should be a tumult among the people.
Mark 15:6
Now at the feast he used to release to them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired:
Luke 23:16
I will therefore chastise Him, and so release Him.
John 18:38
Pilate saith unto Him, What is truth? And as soon as he had spoke, he went out again to the Jews,
Acts 24:27
But after two years Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; and being willing to gain favor with the Jews lest Paul confined.
Acts 25:9
But Festus, being desirous to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, Art thou willing to go up to Jerusalem, and there to be tried concerning these things before me?