Matthew 27:20

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

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19But, as he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous [man]; for I have suffered to-day many things in a dream because of him.

21And the governor answering said to them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas.

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Cross References

Mark 15:11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd that he might rather release Barabbas to them.

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

Acts 3:14But *ye* denied the holy and righteous one, and asked that a man [that was] a murderer should be granted to you;

Acts 19:23And there took place at that time no small disturbance 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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