Matthew 27:20
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
In other versions
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
ASV
Now the chief priests and those in authority got the people to make request for Barabbas, and for Jesus to be put to death.
BBE
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should beg for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
DBY
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
WEB
And the chief priests and the elders did persuade the multitudes that they might ask for themselves Barabbas, and might destroy Jesus;
YLT
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
ENG
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
WBT
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
BSB
In context
18For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
19When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
20But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
21The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
22Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Jesus
- Barabbas