20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Bar·abʹbas,+ but to have Jesus put to death.+ 21 In response the governor said to them: “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said: “Bar·abʹbas.”

11 But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Bar·abʹbas to them instead.+