Matthew 27:20-22

New International Reader's Version

²⁰ But the chief priests and the elders talked the crowd into asking for Barabbas and having Jesus put to death.

²¹ “Which of the two do you want me to set free?” asked the governor.

“Barabbas,” they answered.

²² “Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked.

They all answered, “Crucify him!”