Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask for Barabbas, and have Jesus executed.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

In Context

19When he sat down on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

21The governor answered 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 incited the people to have him release Barabbas to them.

John 18:40Then they all cried again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

Acts 3:14But you denied the Holy and Just One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you;

Acts 19:23And about that time there arose no small 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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