Matthew 27:20

But, the High-priests and the elders, persuaded the multitudes, that they should claim Barabbas, but, Jesus, should, destroy.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, as he was sitting upon the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying: Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man, for, many things, have I suffered this day, by dream, because of him.

21Now the governor, answering, said unto them—Which of the two desire ye I should release unto you? And they said—Barabbas!

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Cross References

Mark 15:11But, the High-priests, stirred up the multitude, that, rather Barabbas, he should release unto them.

John 18:40So they cried aloud again, saying—Not this man, but Barabbas! Now, Barabbas, was, a robber.

Acts 3:14But, ye, denied, the Holy and Righteous One, and claimed a man that was a murderer to be granted you;

Acts 19:23And there arose during that season no small disturbance 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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