Matthew 27:20

New Century Version

But the leading priests and elders convinced the crowd to ask for Barabbas to be freed and for Jesus to be killed.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:8

When Jeremiah finished speaking everything the Lord had commanded him to say, the priests, prophets, and all the people grabbed Jeremiah. They said, “You must die!

Matthew 27:21

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

Mark 15:11

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

John 18:40

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

Acts 18:4

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