Matthew 27:20

Revised Version 1885

Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:8

And it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the LORD had commanded him to speak unto all the people, that the priests and the prophets and all the people laid hold on him, saying, Thou shalt surely die.

Matthew 27:21

But the governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas.

Mark 15:11

But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

John 18:40

They cried out therefore again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

Acts 18:4

And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.