Matthew 27:20

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Now the leading priests and [Jewish] elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas [to be released] and for Jesus to be killed.

Cross References

John 18:40

They shouted out again, “[No], not this man. [We want] Barabbas!” [Note: Ironically, Barabbas’ name means “son of the father”]. Now Barabbas was a robber.

Mark 15:11

But the leading priests stirred up the crowd to insist that Pilate release Barabbas to them instead.

Matthew 27:21

But the governor asked them, “Which one of these two men do you want me to release to you?” And they answered, “Barabbas.”

Acts 18:4

Every Sabbath day Paul held discussions in the synagogues, trying to convince [both] Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles, that Jesus was the Messiah].