Matthew 27:20

But the chiefe Priestes and Elders perswaded the multitude that they should aske Barabbas, & destroy Iesus.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Now the chief priests and those in authority got the people to make request for Barabbas, and for Jesus to be put to death.
- Basic English Bible

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

But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should beg for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
- Darby Bible

But the chief priests and ancients persuaded the people, that they should ask Barabbas, and make Jesus away.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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

Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 27:20

27:18 He knew that for envy they had delivered him - As well as from malice and revenge; they envied him, because the people magnified him.

27:22 They all say, Let him be crucified - The punishment which Barabbas had deserved: and this probably made them think of it. But in their malice they forgot with how dangerous a precedent they furnished the Roman governor. And indeed within the compass of a few years it turned dreadfully upon themselves.