From Nave’s Topical Bible
Criminals
Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 18Passages listed
- 10Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
How Nave’s arranged it
- Released at feastsMatthew 27:15Matthew 27:21Mark 15:6Luke 23:17
- Confined in prisonsGenesis 39:20–23Ezra 7:26Acts 4:3Acts 12:4Acts 12:5Acts 16:19–40
- In dungeonsGenesis 40:15Genesis 41:14Exodus 12:29Isaiah 24:22Jeremiah 37:16Jeremiah 38:10Lamentations 3:53Lamentations 3:55
- Cruelty to
- See Scourging
- See Stoning
- See Mocking
- Punishment of
- See various crimes, such as [1178]ADULTERY, [1179]ARSON, [1180]HOMICIDE, etc
- See [1181]PUNISHMENTS
The passages, in Bible order (18)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 16 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- Genesis 39:20–23
So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison,
Commentary on Genesis 39:20–231 voice
Therefore I might say Joseph was happier when he was put into prison, because he was giving witness on behalf of chastity. For modesty is a good gift but one of lesser merit when it involves no risk. Where, however, it is maintained at the risk of one's safety, there it wins a more abundant crown. With his case unheard, his truthfulness unexamined, Joseph is sent into prison as if guilty of a crime. But the Lord did not abandon him even in prison.
Ambrose of Milan· On Joseph the Patriarch, 397Patristic
- Genesis 40:15
For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing for which they should have put me in this dungeon.”
Commentary on Genesis 40:151 voice
For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Genesis 41:14
So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh.
Commentary on Genesis 41:141 voice
Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Exodus 12:29
Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.
- Ezra 7:26
If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, let a strict judgment be executed against him, whether death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment.
Commentary on Ezra 7:261 voice
And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Isaiah 24:22
They will be gathered together like prisoners in a pit. They will be confined to a dungeon and punished after many days.
Commentary on Isaiah 24:221 voice
And they shall be gathered together, at the same time in hell: which was prepared for the devil and his angels (Matt 25:41); as in the gathering of one bundle: bind it into bundles to burn (Matt 13:30), that they may be alike in punishment …
Thomas Aquinas· Commentary on Isaiah, 1274Patristic
- Jeremiah 37:16
So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time.
Commentary on Jeremiah 37:161 voice
When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Jeremiah 38:10
So the king commanded Ebed-melech the Cushite, “Take thirty men from here with you and pull Jeremiah the prophet out of the cistern before he dies.”
Commentary on Jeremiah 38:101 voice
Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian,.... Being affected with the case of the prophet; and repenting of the leave he had given the princes to do with him as they pleased, gave orders as follows: saying, take from hence thirty men with thee; from the place where the king was, the gate of Benjamin; where very probably at this time was a garrison of soldiers, thirty of which were ordered to be taken; or these were to be taken out of the king's bodyguard, he had here with him.
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Lamentations 3:53
They dropped me alive into a pit and cast stones upon me.
Commentary on Lamentations 3:531 voice
The affliction into which people fall is now evaluated. First, the people's captivity itself is reckoned: "I have been hunted like a bird." That is, as if by cunning enemies, operating with powers. Second, the imprisonment of the captives is explained: "They flung me alive …
Thomas Aquinas· Commentary on Lamentations, 1274Patristic
- Lamentations 3:55
I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit.
Commentary on Lamentations 3:551 voice
The benevolence, on the part of the person, the judge, is displayed here. First is shown his mercy towards miserable people, second, the justice of the judge. Regarding mercy toward miserable people, three more ideas are set forth. First is a prayer for such miserable …
Thomas Aquinas· Commentary on Lamentations, 1274Patristic
- Matthew 27:15
Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.
Commentary on Matthew 27:152 voices
You should not be surprised that shortly after Roman rule had begun [in Palestine], the Jews who came under their yoke were granted the priviledge of asking for [the release of] "one [prisoner] whom they wanted," even though he appeared to be guilty of a thousand murders; the pagan nations granted a certain amount of leniency to their subjects until the yoke had been firmly secured around them.
Origen of Alexandria· COMMENTARY ON MATTHEW 120, 253Patristic
(Verse 13 and following) Then Pilate said to him: Do you not hear how many testimonies they speak against you? And he did not respond to him with any word, so that the governor wondered greatly. Now it was customary for the governor to release one prisoner to the people on the solemn day, whom they desired. Indeed, it is a Gentile who condemns Jesus, but he refers the matter to the Jewish people. Do you not hear how many testimonies they speak against you?
Jerome· Commentary on Matthew, 420Patristic
- Matthew 27:21
“Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.
Commentary on Matthew 27:212 voices
"And the governor answering said to them." Here he sets forth the effort by which Pilate strove to release him. And first, he shows by what words he acted for his release; secondly, by what deeds, at "and Pilate seeing that he prevailed nothing." In …
Thomas Aquinas· Commentary on Matthew, 1274Patristic
(Verse 19 onwards) Now while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, 'Have nothing to do with that righteous Man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of Him.' But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. The governor answered and said to them, 'Which of the two do you want me to release to you?' They said, 'Barabbas!'
Jerome· Commentary on Matthew, 420Patristic
- Mark 15:6
Now it was Pilate’s custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing.
Commentary on Mark 15:61 voice
Here are two goats; one is the scape goat, that is, one loosed and sent out into the wilderness of hell with the sin of the people; the other is slain, as a lamb, for the sins of those who are forgiven. The Lord's portion is always slain; the devil's part, (for he is the master of those men, which is the meaning of Barabbas,) when freed, is cast headlong into hell.
Pseudo-Jerome· Catena Aurea by Aquinas, 9999Patristic
- Luke 23:17
Commentary on Luke 23:172 voices
Second, as regards the repugnance between the condemnation and pious custom he adds: Now he was obliged to release to them on the feast day one. This obligation, however, did not flow from imperial law but from custom; whence Rabanus: "Not by the sanction of …
Bonaventure· Commentary on Luke, Chapter 23, 1257Patristic
Similarly, I think that this is a prototype of all judgments that they would condemn those whom they believed to be innocent. However, it is evident that the Gentiles are more tolerant than the Jews, as Pilate's association with them demonstrates, and they are more persuaded by divine works.
Ambrose of Milan· EXPOSITION OF THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 10.101, 397Patristic
- Acts 4:3
They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.
- Acts 12:4
He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover.