Matthew 27:8

Therefore that field has been called ‘field of blood’ to this day.

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In The King James Version

Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.

In Context

7So after consultation they bought the potter's field with them, as a burial ground for strangers.

9Then was fulfilled what was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, namely: “And they took the thirty silver coins, the value of the one who was priced, whom some of the children of Israel priced,

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Cross References

Matthew 28:15So taking the money they did as they were instructed. Their tale is widely spread among the Jews until this day.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:2-11

The Repentance of Judas; The Confession of Judas; The Death of Judas; Disposal of the Thirty Pieces of Silver. 1 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: 2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. 3 Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4 Saying, I… Read the whole commentary →

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