Verse Comparison: Matthew 27:20
American Standard Version
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Amplified® Bible
But the chief priests and the elders prevailed on the people to ask for Barabbas, and put Jesus to death.
Contemporary English Version
But the chief priests and the leaders convinced the crowds to ask for Barabbas to be set free and for Jesus to be killed.
Darby English Version
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should beg for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Good News Bible
The chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask Pilate to set Barabbas free and have Jesus put to death.
International Standard Version
But the high priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to demand that Jesus be put to death.
King James Version
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
New American Standard Bible
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death.
New International Version
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed.
New King James Version
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death.
Young's Literal Translation
And the chief priests and the elders did persuade the multitudes that they might ask for themselves Barabbas, and might destroy Jesus;