Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and the elders convinced the crowds to ask for Barabbas, and to have Jesus 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

19While he was sitting on the judge's seat, his wife sent a message to him that said, “Don't do anything to this innocent man, for I've suffered terribly today as a result of a dream about him.”

21When the governor asked them, “So which of the two do you want me to release to you?” they answered, “Barabbas.”

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Cross References

Mark 15:11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.

John 18:40“No, not him! We want Barabbas instead!” they shouted back. Barabbas was a rebel.

Acts 3:14You rejected the one who is holy and good, and demanded a murderer be released to you.

Acts 19:23It was about this time that serious problems occurred regarding 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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