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Matthew 27:20 KJV
Matthew · chapter 27 · verse 20 · King James Version
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.Matthew 27:20 · King James Version
Matthew 27:20 in context
18For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
19When 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.
20But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
21The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
22Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
Key words (Strong's)
- persuadedpeithōpersuade, to persuadeG3982 →
- multitudeochlosa crowd, a casual collection of people, a multitude of men who have flocked together in…G3793 →
- BarabbasbarabbasBarabbas = " son of a father or master" , the captive robber whom the Jews begged…G912 →
- priestsarchiereuschief priest, high priest, the high priests, these comprise in addition to one holding…G749 →
- destroyapollymito destroy, to put out of the way entirely, abolish, put an end to ruin, render useless…G622 →
- elderspresbyteroselder, of age,, the elder of two people, advanced in life, an elder, a senior…G4245 →
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