Matthew Chapter 27 verse 20 Holy Bible

ASV Matthew 27:20

Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
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BBE Matthew 27:20

Now the chief priests and those in authority got the people to make request for Barabbas, and for Jesus to be put to death.
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DARBY Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should beg for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
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KJV Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
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WBT Matthew 27:20


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WEB Matthew 27:20

Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
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YLT Matthew 27:20

And the chief priests and the elders did persuade the multitudes that they might ask for themselves Barabbas, and might destroy Jesus;
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 20. - But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude. For a short time the people appear to have wavered in their choice, and Pilate had hopes that his stratagem worked well. But the Sanhedrists were at hand with their insidious suggestions; not a voice was raised for Christ; all his friends were scattered or silenced; and his enemies easily swayed the fickle crowd. That they should ask (ask for) Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. By directing popular favour to Barabbas, they could make the condemnation of Jesus more certain. The expression in the Greek implies that they used their persuasive powers in order that (ἵνα) the people should demand the release of Barabbas, and compass the death of Jesus.

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(20) The chief priests and elders.--Brief as the statement is it implies much; the members of the Sanhedrin standing before Pilate's palace, mingling with the crowd, whispering--now to this man, now to that--praises of the robber, scoffs and slander against the Christ. As the next verse shows, they did their work effectively.