Matthew 27:20

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

Cross References

John 18:40

They shouted back, “No, not him! Let Barabbas go free!” (Barabbas was a rebel.)

Mark 15:11

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

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 one do you want me to set free for you?” The people answered, “Barabbas!”

Acts 18:4

Every Sabbath day Paul went to the synagogue and talked with both Jews and Greeks, trying to persuade them to believe in Jesus.