20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed.

20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.

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

20 Meanwhile, the leading priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be put to death.

20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.

20 But the leading priests and elders convinced the crowd to ask for Barabbas to be freed and for Jesus to be killed.

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

20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should beg for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

20 But the chief priests and leaders persuaded the crowd to ask for the release of Barabbas and the execution of Jesus. 

20 The chief priests and the elders, however, persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to execute Jesus.

20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed.

20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should ask for Barabbas and put Jesus to death.

20 But the chief priests and the elders talked the crowd into asking for Barabbas and having Jesus put to death.