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Matthew 27:20

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

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Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
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Cross References

Acts 3:14–15John 19:15–16John 18:40Mark 15:11Luke 23:18–20Acts 14:18–19Acts 19:23–29

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