Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be executed.

Text-Critical English NT

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 Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream because of him.”

21In response the governor said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” They said, “Barabbas.”

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Cross References

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

John 18:40They all cried out again, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

Acts 3:14Yes, you denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked for a murderer to be granted to you.

Acts 19:23About that time a great disturbance arose concerning 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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