Matthew 27:20

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 27:20

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

But the leaders of the priests and the elders persuaded the people, so that they would ask for Barabbas, and so that Jesus would perish.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 27:20

ButG1161ConjunctionthechiefpriestsG749Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction eldersG4245Adjective persuadedG3982VerbthemultitudeG3793Noun Masculine thatG2443ConjunctiontheyshouldaskG154Verb BarabbasG912Noun Masculine andG1161Conjunction destroyG622Verb JesusG2424Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 27:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 27:20

Summary

Leaders manipulate masses against prisoner

Place

Governor's headquarters

Event

Leaders incite crowd against Jesus

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD