Matthew 27:20-23

“But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.”

"But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified." - Matthew 27:20-23
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What does Matthew 27:20-23 mean?

Matthew 27:20-23 in the King James Version reads: 20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. 21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas…

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Choosing Barabbas: The Sin of Complicity

As we delve into the chilling narrative found in Matthew 27:20-23, we find ourselves standing in the midst of a tumultuous crowd, surrounded by Easter's deepest shadows. The verses, which read: "But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask…

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Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, as we come before Your throne of grace, we acknowledge Your sovereignty and Your infinite love for us. We gather in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, recalling the chilling events surrounding His trial as noted in Matthew 27:20-23. We…

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Matthew 27:20-23 - "But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed. “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they answered. “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify him!” “Why? What crime has he committed?” asked Pilate. But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!”"
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Matthew 27:23 - "And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified."
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