Matthew 27:20-23 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the populace that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

Haweis⁽ⁱ⁾ ²⁰ But the chief priests and elders persuaded the populace that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. ²¹ The governor repeating the question, said to them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? They said Barabbas. ²² Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I do with Jesus, who is called the Messiah? They all say to him, Let him be crucified. ²³ The governor replied, But what evil hath he done? They cried out with greater vehemence, saying, Let him be crucified.