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Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed.
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King James Version

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

English Standard Version

Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.

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