Matthew 28:14 — Meaning and Application

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

Matthew 28:14

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And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

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.

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

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

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Matthew 28:1

"In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first {day} of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre."

Matthew 28:2

"And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. {was: or, had been}"

Matthew 28:3

"His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:"

Matthew 28:4

"And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead {men}."

Matthew 28:5

"And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified."

Matthew 28:6

"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."

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