Matthew 27:20
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordBut the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
— Matthew 27:20, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for 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.
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;