Matthew 27:8

Therefore that field has been called “The 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

7They took counsel, and bought the potter’s field with them to bury strangers in.

9Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying, “They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him upon whom a price had been set, whom some of the children of Israel priced,

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 34:6He buried him in the valley in the land of Moab opposite Beth Peor, but no man knows where his tomb is to this day.

Judges 1:26The man went into the land of the Hittites, built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.

Matthew 28:15So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad amongst the Jews, and continues until today.

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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