Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the common people to ask for Barabbas, and so to destroy Jesus.

1770 John Worsley 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

19(And while he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that righteous man: for I have suffered much in a dream to day on his account.)

21And the governor said to them, Which of the two would you have me release to you? and they said, Barabbas.

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Cross References

Mark 15:11but the chief priests incited the people to desire that he would rather release Barabbas to them.

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

Acts 3:14But ye refused the holy and righteous One, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you:

Acts 19:23Now there happened at that time no small disturbance about the way which he taught.

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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