Mat 27:20-23 | ESV | STEP | Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus .

‏ Matthew 27:20-23

20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ^aask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. 21 The governor again said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.” 22 Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” ^bThey all said, “Let him be crucified!” 23 And he said, “Why? ^cWhat evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Let him be crucified!”