Matthew 27:20

Free Bible Version

But the chief priests and the elders convinced the crowds to ask for Barabbas, and to have Jesus put to death.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:8

As soon as he had finished telling everyone all that the Lord had ordered him to say, the priests and prophets and all the people grabbed him, shouting, “You'll die for this!

Matthew 27:21

When the governor asked them, “So which of the two do you want me to release to you?” they answered, “Barabbas.”

Mark 15:11

But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.

John 18:40

“No, not him! We want Barabbas instead!” they shouted back. Barabbas was a rebel.

Acts 18:4

He debated in the synagogue every Sabbath, convincing both Jews and Greeks.