Matthew 27:20

Bible in Basic English 1965

Now the chief priests and those in authority got the people to make request for Barabbas, and for Jesus to be put to death.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:8

Now, when Jeremiah had come to the end of saying everything the Lord had given him orders to say to all the people, the priests and the prophets and all the people took him by force, saying, Death will certainly be your fate.

Matthew 27:21

But the ruler made answer and said to them, Which of the two is it your pleasure that I let go free? And they said, Barabbas.

Mark 15:11

But the people were moved by the chief priests to make him let Barabbas go free.

John 18:40

Then again they gave a loud cry, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was an outlaw.

Acts 18:4

And every Sabbath he had discussions in the Synagogue, turning Jews and Greeks to the faith.