Matthew 27:20

The Message

Meanwhile, the high priests and religious leaders had talked the crowd into asking for the pardon of Barabbas and the execution of Jesus.

Cross References

John 18:40

They shouted back, “Not this one, but Barabbas!” Barabbas was a Jewish freedom fighter.

Mark 15:11

But the high priests by then had worked up the crowd to ask for the release of Barabbas. Pilate came back, “So what do I do with this man you call King of the Jews?”

Matthew 27:21

The governor asked, “Which of the two do you want me to pardon?” They said, “Barabbas!”