NET Bible
"But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed."
— Matthew 27:20, NET Bible
“But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.”
“Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. ”
“Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.”
“But the chief priests and ancients persuaded the people that they should ask Barabbas and make Jesus away.”
“Now the chief priests and those in authority got the people to make request for Barabbas, and for Jesus to be put to death.”
“But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.”
So after they had assembled, Pilate said to them,“Whom do you want me to release for you, Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Christ?”
(For he knew that they had handed him over because of envy.)
As he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him:“Have nothing to do with that innocent man; I have suffered greatly as a result of a dream about him today.”
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed.
The governor asked them,“Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said,“Barabbas!”
Pilate said to them,“Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?” They all said,“Crucify him!”
He asked,“Why? What wrong has he done?” But they shouted more insistently,“Crucify him!”