Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and to 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

19And while he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered much this day in a dream because of him.

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

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Cross References

Mark 15:11But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release to them Barabbas.

John 18:40Then they cried out again, 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 murderer should be granted to you.

Acts 19:23And about that time there arose no small tumult concerning the faith.

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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