But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Matthew 27:20 >But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
Textus Receptus (TR) - Matthew 27:20 >Οἱ δὲ ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ πρεσβύτεροι ἔπεισαν τοὺς ὄχλους ἵνα αἰτήσωνται τὸν Βαραββᾶν, τὸν δὲ Ἰησοῦν ἀπολέσωσιν.