Matthew 27:20 ASV Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.:
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Pilate's wife knew that Jesus was righteous and told Pilate to not have anything to do with Jesus. Was there anyone from among the chief priests and elders that dissented against the plot to kill Jesus? What were the chief priests' and elders' reasons for wanting Jesus dead?