Matthew 27:20
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
In context
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!”
Matthew 27:20 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
- KJV King James Version
- But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
- WEB World English Bible
- Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And the chief priests and the elders did persuade the multitudes that they might ask for themselves Barabbas, and might destroy Jesus;
- DBY Darby Translation
- But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should beg for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
- WBS Webster Bible
- But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.