Matthew 28:14

and if this is heard by the governor, we will persuade him, and you keep free from anxiety.”

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

In Context

13saying, “Say that His disciples having come by night, stole Him—we being asleep;

15And they, having received the money, did as they were taught, and this account was spread abroad among Jews until this day.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:2and having bound Him, they led [Him] away, and delivered Him up to Pontius Pilate, the governor.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 28:12-16

The Resurrection. 11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. 12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. 14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly… Read the whole commentary →

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