World English Bible
"Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus."
— Matthew 27:20, World English 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. ”
“But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed.”
“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.”
When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?"
For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him."
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
But the governor answered them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas!"
Pilate said to them, "What then shall I do to Jesus, who is called Christ?" They all said to him, "Let him be crucified!"
But the governor said, "Why? What evil has he done?" But they cried out exceedingly, saying, "Let him be crucified!"