Matthew 28:14

If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’

15So the guards took the money and did as they were instructed. And this account has been circulated among the Jews to this very day.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:2They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over 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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