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Matthew 27:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

But the chief priests and elders worked the crowd, convincing them to demand Barabbas be released and Jesus be killed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the loudest voices aren't the right ones — mob mentality can turn deadly.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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