Matthew 27:20, 21 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Bar·abʹbas,+ but to have Jesus put to death.+ 21 In response the governor said to them: “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said: “Bar·abʹbas.” Mark 15:11 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 11 But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Bar·abʹbas to them instead.+ John 18:40 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 40 Again they shouted: “Not this man, but Bar·abʹbas!” Now Bar·abʹbas was a robber.+
20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Bar·abʹbas,+ but to have Jesus put to death.+ 21 In response the governor said to them: “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said: “Bar·abʹbas.”