Matthew 27:20

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

19While he was still on the Bench, his wife sent this message to him – “Do not have anything to do with that good man, for I have been very much troubled today in a dream because of him.”

21The Governor, however, said to them, “Which of these two do you wish me to release for you?” “Barabbas,” they answered.

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Cross References

Mark 15:11But the chief priests incited the crowd to get Barabbas released instead.

John 18:40“No, not this man,” they shouted again, “but Barabbas!” This Barabbas was a robber.

Acts 3:14You, I say, disowned the holy and righteous one, and asked for the release of a murderer!

Acts 19:23Just about that time a great disturbance arose 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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