Matthew 27:20

New American Bible - revised edition

The chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas but to destroy Jesus.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:8

When Jeremiah finished speaking all that the Lord commanded him to speak to all the people, then the priests, the prophets, and all the people laid hold of him, crying, “You must die!

Matthew 27:21

The governor said to them in reply, “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 for them instead.

John 18:40

They cried out again, “Not this one but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.

Acts 18:4

Every sabbath, he entered into discussions in the synagogue, attempting to convince both Jews and Greeks.