Matthew 27:20

And the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they might ask for themselves Barabbas, and might destroy Jesus;

Literal Standard Version

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 is sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, “Nothing—to you and to that Righteous One, for I suffered many things today in a dream because of Him.”

21and the governor answering said to them, “Which of the two will you [that] I may release to you?” And they said, “Barabbas.”

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Cross References

Mark 15:11and the chief priests moved the multitude that he might rather release Barabbas to them.

John 18:40Therefore they all cried out again, saying, “Not this One—but Barabbas”; and Barabbas was a robber.

Acts 3:14and you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and desired a man—a murderer—to be granted to you,

Acts 19:23And there came, at that time, not a little stir 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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