Matthew 28:14

"And if this," they added, "is reported to the Governor, we will satisfy him and screen you from punishment."

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13telling them to say, "His disciples came during the night and stole his body while we were asleep."

15So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this story was noised about among the Jews, and is current to this day.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:2and binding Him they led Him away and handed Him over to 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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