Matthew 27:20
King James Version (KJV)
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
In context
18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
Matthew 27:20 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
- 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.