Matthew 27:20

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Matthew 27:20

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.

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KJV

King James Version

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

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WEB

World English Bible

Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

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

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Matthew 27

¹⁸ For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.

¹⁹ While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”

²⁰ But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.

²¹ “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.

²² “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”

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