Matthew 27:20

Now the chief priests and those in authority got the people to make request for Barabbas, and for Jesus to be put to death.

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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 on the judge's seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that upright man, for I have had much trouble this day in a dream because of him.

21But the ruler made answer and said to them, Which of the two is it your pleasure that I let go free? And they said, Barabbas.

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Cross References

Mark 15:11But the people were moved by the chief priests to make him let Barabbas go free.

John 18:40Then again they gave a loud cry, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was an outlaw.

Acts 3:14But you would have nothing to do with the Holy and Upright One, and made request for a man of blood to be given to you,

Acts 19:23And about that time a great outcry took place 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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