Matthew 28:14
What does Matthew 28:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 28:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 28:14 means
The chief priests further assured the soldiers that if their fabricated story reached the Roman governor, Pilate, they would intervene on the guards' behalf. They promised to "persuade him" and somehow "rid you of care," implying they would prevent any negative consequences for the soldiers, such as punishment for sleeping on duty. This demonstrates the extent of the chief priests' power and influence, even with Roman authorities, and their determination to protect their planned deception at all costs.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And if this comes to the ruler's ears, we will see that he does not make you responsible.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and if this be heard by the governor, we will persuade him, and you keep free from anxiety.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And if the governor shall hear of this, we will persuade him and secure you.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And if this should come to the hearing of the governor, we will persuade him, and save you from all anxiety.
Context
This verse provides the chief priests' guarantee of protection for the soldiers, following their instruction to spread the false story. This promise of immunity is crucial for the soldiers to agree to the deception. It highlights the religious leaders' foresight and their comprehensive plan to maintain control and suppress the truth, reinforcing the depth of their conspiracy as the narrative moves towards the impact of their lie.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 12:19
And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the guards, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judæa to Cæsarea, and tarried there.
- Matthew 27:2
and they bound him, and led him away, and delivered him up to Pilate the governor.
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