Matthew 27:20

20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed.

Matthew 27:20 in Other Translations

KJV
20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
ESV
20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
NLT
20 Meanwhile, the leading priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be put to death.
MSG
20 Meanwhile, the high priests and religious leaders had talked the crowd into asking for the pardon of Barabbas and the execution of Jesus.
CSB
20 The chief priests and the elders, however, persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to execute Jesus.

Matthew 27:20 In-Context

18 For he knew it was out of self-interest that they had handed Jesus over to him.
19 While Pilate was sitting on the judge’s seat, his wife sent him this message: “Don’t have anything to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream because of him.”
20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed.
21 “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they answered.
22 “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify him!”

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