Matthew 27:20
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
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English Standard Version
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
New International Version
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed.
Catholic Public Domain Version
But the leaders of the priests and the elders persuaded the people, so that they would ask for Barabbas, and so that Jesus would perish