In response the governor said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” They said, “Barabbas.”
Matthew 27:20 - The Text-Critical English New Testament But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be executed. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But the chief priests and the elders prevailed on the people to ask for Barabbas, and put Jesus to death. American Standard Version (1901) Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. Common English Bible But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and kill Jesus. Catholic Public Domain Version But the leaders of the priests and the elders persuaded the people, so that they would ask for Barabbas, and so that Jesus would perish. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But the chief priests and ancients persuaded the people, that they should ask Barabbas, and make Jesus away. |
In response the governor said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” They said, “Barabbas.”
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have Pilate release for them Barabbas instead.
They all cried out again, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)
Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue and tried to persuade both Jews and Greeks.