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Berean Standard Bible

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

Matthew 27:20

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Pilate has offered the crowd a choice between Jesus and Barabbas, a notorious prisoner, as it was customary to release one prisoner at the feast. Pilate knew the leaders had handed Jesus over out of envy.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas los príncipes de los sacerdotes y los ancianos, persuadieron al pueblo que pidiese á Barrabás, y á Jesús matase.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero los principales sacerdotes y ancianos, que no perdían tiempo, persuadieron al gentío para que pidiera que soltaran a Barrabás y mataran a Jesús.

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