Matthew 27:20

Easy To Read Version

But the leading priests and older Jewish leaders told the people to ask for Barabbas to be made free and for Jesus to be killed.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:8

Jeremiah finished speaking everything the Lord had commanded him to say to the people. Then the priests, the prophets, and all the people grabbed Jeremiah. They said, “You will die for saying such terrible things!

Matthew 27:21

Pilate said, “I have Barabbas and Jesus. Which do you want me to make free for you?”

Mark 15:11

But the leading priests persuaded the people to ask Pilate to free Barabbas, not Jesus.

Acts 18:4

Every Sabbath day {\cf2\super [359]} Paul talked with the Jews and Greeks in the synagogue. {\cf2\super [360]} Paul tried to persuade these people \{to believe in Jesus\}.