Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

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In The King James Version

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

In Context

19And while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, There is nothing for thee and that righteous man. For I suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

21Now the governor having answered, he said to them, Which of the two do ye want I would release to you? And they said, Barabbas.

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Cross References

Mark 15:11But the chief priests incited the crowd, so that he would release Barabbas to them instead.

John 18:40They all cried out again therefore, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. But Barabbas was a robber.

Acts 3:14But ye denied the Holy and Righteous, and asked for a man, a murderer to be granted to you.

Acts 19:23And about that time there developed no small stir about the Way.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:12-26

Christ at the Bar of Pilate. 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. 15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom… Read the whole commentary →

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