King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 27:20
“But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.”
Verse in context — Matthew 27
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For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
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When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
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But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
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The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
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Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? [They] all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
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