Matthew 27:20

Contemporary English Version 1995

But the chief priests and the leaders convinced the crowds to ask for Barabbas to be set free and for Jesus to be killed.

Cross References

John 18:40

They shouted, “No, not him! We want Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a terrorist.

Mark 15:11

But the chief priests told the crowd to ask Pilate to free Barabbas.

Jeremiah 26:8

and as soon as I finished, they all crowded around me and started shouting, “Why did you preach that the Lord will destroy this temple, just as he destroyed Shiloh? Why did you say that Jerusalem will be empty and lie in ruins? You ought to be put to death for saying such things in the Lord's name!” Then they had me arrested.

Matthew 27:21

Pilate asked the crowd again, “Which of these two men do you want me to set free?” “Barabbas!” they shouted.

Acts 18:4

Every Sabbath, Paul went to the synagogue. He spoke to Jews and Gentiles and tried to win them over.