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Matthew 28:14

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.

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 reported among the Jews until this day.

16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
KJV
And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
WEB
If this comes to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry.”
ASV
And if this come to the governor`s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.
DARBY
And if this should come to the hearing of the governor, *we* will persuade him, and save *you* from all anxiety.
BLB
And if this is heard by the governor, we will persuade him, and we will keep you⁺ out of trouble.”
ÅB
Og om det skulle komme landshøvdingen for øre, så skal vi godsnakke med ham, og sørge for at dere er trygge.»
OTB
Hvis dette når guvernørens ører, vil vi berolige ham og holde dere ute av trøbbel."
B1930
Og om det skulde komme landshøvdingen for øre, da skal vi tale vel med ham, og lage det så at I kan være trygge.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Matthew 27:2

    And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

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  • Acts 12:19

    And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judæa to Cæsarea, and there abode.

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