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Matthew 27:20

BarabbasJesus

18 For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.

19 While 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.”

But 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.

22 “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
KJV
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
WEB
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
ASV
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
DARBY
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should beg for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
BLB
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should ask for Barabbas, and should destroy Jesus.
ÅB
Men yppersteprestene og de eldste overtalte folket til å be om å få Barabbas fri, og Jesus avlivet.
OTB
Men overprestene og de eldste overbeviste folkemengden om å be om Barabbas og kreve Jesu henrettelse.
B1930
Men yppersteprestene og de eldste overtalte folket til å be om å få Barabbas fri, og Jesus avlivet.

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