Matthew 27:8

Therefore that field has been called, The field of blood, to this day.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7And taking counsel, they purchased with them the field of the potter, for a burying place for strangers.

9Then the word having been spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, was fulfilled, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of Him that was valued, whom they of the sons of Israel did value;

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Cross References

Matthew 28:15And they having received the money, did as they were instructed: and this report is current 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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