Matthew 27:20

However, the Rashei Hakohanim and the Zekenim persuaded the multitudes to ask for Bar-Abba, but Yehoshua they should destroy.

Orthodox Jewish Bible

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 Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that Tzaddik; for last night I suffered greatly in a chalom (dream) because of Yehoshua.

21But the Governor answered, saying to them, Which of the two do you want me to release for you? And they said, Bar-Abba.

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Cross References

Mark 15:11But the Rashei Hakohanim incited the crowd that Pilate should instead release Bar-Abba to them.

John 18:40Therefore, they cried out again, saying, Not this man but Bar-Abba. Now Bar-Abba was an insurrectionist shoded (robber). + 18:40 Yn 10:1; Mk 15:7

Acts 3:14But you denied HaKadosh and the Tzaddik and you asked for a man who was a rotzeach (murderer) to be granted unto you,

Acts 19:23Now during that time there was no small disturbance concerning the Derech Hashem.

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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