Matthew 28:14

"If this should reach the Governor’s ears," they said, "we will satisfy him and screen you from punishment."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13"His disciples came by night and stole him away, while we were asleep."

15So the soldiers took the money, and did as they were told; and this story has been noised abroad among the Jews, and continues to this day.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:2After they had bound him, they led him away, and handed him over to Pilate, the Roman 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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