Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and ancients persuaded the people, that they should ask Barabbas, and make Jesus away.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 as he was sitting in the place of judgment, his wife sent to him, saying: Have thou nothing to do with that just man; for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

21And the governor answering, said to them: Whether will you of the two to be released unto you? But they said, Barabbas.

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Cross References

Mark 15:11But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas to them.

John 18:40Then cried they all again, saying: Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

Acts 3:14But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you.

Acts 19:23Now at that time there arose no small disturbance about the way of the Lord.

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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