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

ASV - Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

BBE - Now the chief priests and those in authority got the people to make request for Barabbas, and for Jesus to be put to death.

WEB - Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

YLT - And the chief priests and the elders did persuade the multitudes that they might ask for themselves Barabbas, and might destroy Jesus;

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