Matthew 27:20

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

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G1161} the chief priests{G749} and{G2532} elders{G4245} persuaded{G3982}{(G5656)} the multitude{G3793} that{G2443} they should ask{G154}{(G5672)} Barabbas{G912}, and{G1161} destroy{G622}{(G5661)} Jesus{G2424}.

Strong's King James

(20) But the leading priests and elders convinced the crowds to ask for Barabbas and put The Yeshua to death.

The F.O.G

But the chief priests and elders had worked up the crowd, persuading them to ask for Barabbas' release and Jesus' execution.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

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

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 27:20

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Jean Paul Joseph

Matthew 27:20