Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed. New Living Translation Meanwhile, the leading priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be put to death. English Standard Version Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. Berean Standard Bible But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death. Berean Literal Bible But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should ask for Barabbas, and should destroy Jesus. King James Bible But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. New King James Version But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. New American Standard Bible But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas, and to put Jesus to death. NASB 1995 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death. NASB 1977 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and to put Jesus to death. Legacy Standard Bible But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death. Amplified Bible But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death. Christian Standard Bible The chief priests and the elders, however, persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to execute Jesus. Holman Christian Standard Bible The chief priests and the elders, however, persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to execute Jesus. American Standard Version Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But the Chief Priests and the Elders had persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabba, but to destroy Yeshua. Contemporary English Version But the chief priests and the leaders convinced the crowds to ask for Barabbas to be set free and for Jesus to be killed. Douay-Rheims Bible But the chief priests and ancients persuaded the people, that they should ask Barabbas, and make Jesus away. English Revised Version Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. GOD'S WORD® Translation But the chief priests and leaders persuaded the crowd to ask for the release of Barabbas and the execution of Jesus. Good News Translation The chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask Pilate to set Barabbas free and have Jesus put to death. International Standard Version But the high priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to demand that Jesus be put to death. Literal Standard Version And the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they might ask for themselves Barabbas, and might destroy Jesus; Majority Standard Bible But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death. New American Bible The chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas but to destroy Jesus. NET Bible But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed. New Revised Standard Version Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed. New Heart English Bible Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. Webster's Bible Translation But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. Weymouth New Testament The High Priests, however, and the Elders urged the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to demand the death of Jesus. World English Bible Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. 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; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Crowd Chooses Barabbas…19While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.” 20But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death. 21“Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.… Cross References Jeremiah 26:8 and as soon as he had finished telling all the people everything the LORD had commanded him to say, the priests and prophets and all the people seized him, shouting, "You must surely die! Matthew 27:21 "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" asked the governor. "Barabbas," they replied. Acts 3:14 You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. Acts 18:4 Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike. Treasury of Scripture But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. persuaded. Mark 15:11 But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them. Acts 14:18,19 And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them… Acts 19:23-29 And the same time there arose no small stir about that way… should. Luke 23:18-20 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: … John 18:40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. John 19:15,16 But they 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 Caesar… Jump to Previous Authority Barabbas Barab'bas Beg Chief Crowd Crowds Death Demand Destroy Elders Executed High However Jesus Multitude Multitudes Persuade Persuaded Priests Request Themselves UrgedJump to Next Authority Barabbas Barab'bas Beg Chief Crowd Crowds Death Demand Destroy Elders Executed High However Jesus Multitude Multitudes Persuade Persuaded Priests Request Themselves UrgedMatthew 27 1. Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.3. Judas hangs himself. 19. Pilate, admonished of his wife, 20. and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas. 27. Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns; 33. crucified; 39. reviled; 50. dies, and is buried; 62. his tomb is sealed and watched. (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.Verse 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. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. chief priests ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. elders πρεσβύτεροι (presbyteroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. persuaded ἔπεισαν (epeisan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3982: A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowds ὄχλους (ochlous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. ask for αἰτήσωνται (aitēsōntai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. Barabbas Βαραββᾶν (Barabban) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 912: Barabbas. Of Chaldee origin; son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. to have Jesus put to death. ἀπολέσωσιν (apolesōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 622: From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively. Links Matthew 27:20 NIVMatthew 27:20 NLT Matthew 27:20 ESV Matthew 27:20 NASB Matthew 27:20 KJV Matthew 27:20 BibleApps.com Matthew 27:20 Biblia Paralela Matthew 27:20 Chinese Bible Matthew 27:20 French Bible Matthew 27:20 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 27:20 Now the chief priests and the elders (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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