Matthew 28:14

If this matter is heard before the governor, we will persuade him and keep you free from concern.”

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13and said, “Tell people, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were sleeping.’

15So they took the money and did as they had been instructed. And this story is still being spread among the Jews today.

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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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