Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and elders had persuaded the crowds that they should ask for Barabbas, but 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

19Now as he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, because I suffered a great deal in a dream today because of Him.”

21So the governor spoke up and said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” And they said, “Barabbas!”

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Cross References

Mark 15:11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd, so that he should release Barabbas to them instead.

John 18:40Then they all cried out saying, “Not this fellow, but Barabbas!” Well, Barabbas was a bandit!

Acts 3:14Yes you repudiated the holy and righteous One, and you asked that a murderer be granted to you,

Acts 19:23Now it was during that time that a serious disturbance concerning the Way occurred.

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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