Matthew 27:20

Holman Christian Standard Bible

The chief priests and the elders, however, persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to execute Jesus.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:8

He finished the address the Lord had commanded him to deliver to all the people. Then the priests, the prophets, and all the people took hold of him, yelling, “You must surely die!

Matthew 27:21

The governor asked them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you? ” “Barabbas! ” they answered.

Mark 15:11

But the chief priests stirred up the crowd so that he would release Barabbas to them instead.

John 18:40

They shouted back, “Not this man, but Barabbas! ” Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.

Acts 18:4

He reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath and tried to persuade both Jews and Greeks.