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Matthew 27:20

Matthew chapter 27 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.19And while he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

v.20This passage

v.21But the governor answered and said unto them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 15:11

    But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

  • Acts 19:23

    And about that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.

  • John 18:40

    They cried out therefore again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

  • Luke 23:18

    But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:—

  • John 19:15

    They therefore cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him! Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cæsar.

  • Acts 3:14

    But ye denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted unto you,