Matthew 28:14

And if this should be reported before the President, we will pacify him, and cause you not to be troubled.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 to them: Say ye, that his disciples came and stole him away by night, while we were asleep.

15And they, having received the money, did as they were instructed. And this story is current among the Jews to this day.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:2And they bound him, and carried him and delivered him up to Pilate, the president.

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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