Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If this report gets to the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” New Living Translation If the governor hears about it, we’ll stand up for you so you won’t get in trouble.” English Standard Version And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” Berean Standard Bible If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” Berean Literal Bible And if this is heard by the governor, we will persuade him and will keep you out of trouble." King James Bible And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. New King James Version And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will appease him and make you secure.” New American Standard Bible And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will appease him and keep you out of trouble.” NASB 1995 “And if this should come to the governor’s ears, we will win him over and keep you out of trouble.” NASB 1977 “And if this should come to the governor’s ears, we will win him over and keep you out of trouble.” Legacy Standard Bible And if this is heard before the governor, we will win him over and keep you out of trouble.” Amplified Bible And if the governor (Pilate) hears about it, we will calm him down and keep you out of trouble.” Christian Standard Bible If this reaches the governor’s ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble.” Holman Christian Standard Bible If this reaches the governor’s ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble.” American Standard Version And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care. Contemporary English Version If the governor hears about this, we will talk to him. You won't have anything to worry about." English Revised Version And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care. GOD'S WORD® Translation [They added,] "If the governor hears about it, we'll take care of it, and you'll have nothing to worry about." Good News Translation And if the Governor should hear of this, we will convince him that you are innocent, and you will have nothing to worry about." International Standard Version If this is reported to the governor, we'll personally persuade him to keep you out of trouble." NET Bible If this matter is heard before the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble." New Heart English Bible If this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry." Webster's Bible Translation And if this shall come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. Weymouth New Testament "And if this," they added, "is reported to the Governor, we will satisfy him and screen you from punishment." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIf this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” World English Bible If this comes to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if this is heard by the governor, we will persuade him, and you keep free from anxiety.” Berean Literal Bible And if this is heard by the governor, we will persuade him and will keep you out of trouble." Young's Literal Translation and if this be heard by the governor, we will persuade him, and you keep free from anxiety.' Smith's Literal Translation And if this should be beard by the leader, we will persuade him, and we will make you undisturbed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if the governor shall hear this, we will persuade him, and secure you. Catholic Public Domain Version And if the procurator hears about this, we will persuade him, and we will protect you.” New American Bible And if this gets to the ears of the governor, we will satisfy [him] and keep you out of trouble.” New Revised Standard Version If this comes to the governor’s ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if this should be heard by the governor, we will appeal to him, and declare that you are blameless. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And if this should be reported before the Governor, we will persuade him, and we will relieve your concerns.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd if this shall be heard in the presence of the governor, we will persuade him, and make you secure. Godbey New Testament And if this may be heard by the governor, we will persuade him and make you secure. Haweis New Testament And if this comes to the governor?s ears, we will persuade him, and preserve you harmless. Mace New Testament if this come to the governor's ears, we will appease him, and secure you." Weymouth New Testament "And if this," they added, "is reported to the Governor, we will satisfy him and screen you from punishment." Worrell New Testament And, if this be heard by the governor, we will persuade him, and make you devoid of care," Worsley New Testament And if this should come to a hearing before the governor, we will satisfy him, and indemnify you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Report of the Guards…13and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’ 14 If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” 15So the guards took the money and did as they were instructed. And this account has been circulated among the Jews to this very day.… Cross References Acts 5:39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” Acts 23:12-15 When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ... Acts 12:19 After Herod had searched for him unsuccessfully, he examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent some time there. Acts 4:18-21 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. / But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” ... Acts 24:7 but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, Acts 16:37-39 But Paul said to the officers, “They beat us publicly without a trial and threw us into prison, even though we are Roman citizens. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!” / So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens. / They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city. Acts 25:3 to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. Acts 23:20-21 He answered, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul to the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of acquiring more information about him. / Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.” Acts 9:24 but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. Acts 23:30 When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you. Acts 25:15-16 While I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews presented their case and requested a judgment against him. / I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges. Acts 23:35 he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium. Acts 24:22-23 Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.” / He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs. Acts 25:26-27 I have nothing definite to write to our sovereign about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this inquiry I may have something to write. / For it seems unreasonable to me to send on a prisoner without specifying the charges against him.” Acts 26:31-32 On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” Treasury of Scripture And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. we. 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 Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode. Jump to Previous Added Anxiety Ears Free Gets Governor Governor's Hearing Persuade Punishment Report Reported Responsible Rid Ruler's Satisfy Save Screen Secure Trouble Win WorryJump to Next Added Anxiety Ears Free Gets Governor Governor's Hearing Persuade Punishment Report Reported Responsible Rid Ruler's Satisfy Save Screen Secure Trouble Win WorryMatthew 28 1. Christ's resurrection is declared by an angel to the women.9. He himself appears unto them. 11. The chief priests pay the soldiers to say that he was stolen out of his tomb. 16. Christ appears to his disciples, 18. and sends them to baptize and teach all nations. If this report reaches the governor This phrase refers to the concern of the Jewish leaders about the potential spread of the news regarding Jesus' resurrection. The "governor" mentioned here is Pontius Pilate, the Roman official overseeing Judea. Historically, Pilate was known for his pragmatic approach to governance, often prioritizing political stability over strict adherence to justice. The Jewish leaders were worried that the report of Jesus' resurrection could cause unrest or challenge their authority, as Jesus had been a significant figure with a large following. This reflects the tension between the Jewish authorities and the Roman government, as well as the delicate balance they maintained to keep peace in the region. we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Chief Priests and EldersReligious leaders in Jerusalem who were responsible for maintaining Jewish law and order. They were involved in the plot to cover up the resurrection of Jesus. 2. Roman Soldiers Guards assigned to watch Jesus' tomb. They reported the resurrection to the chief priests and were bribed to spread a false account. 3. Governor (Pilate) The Roman governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate, who had previously presided over Jesus' trial and authorized His crucifixion. 4. Jerusalem The city where these events took place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. 5. The Resurrection of Jesus The pivotal event in Christian faith, where Jesus rose from the dead, fulfilling His prophecy and demonstrating His divine authority. Teaching Points The Power of TruthDespite attempts to suppress it, the truth of Jesus' resurrection could not be contained. Believers are called to stand firm in the truth of the Gospel. The Cost of Deception The religious leaders' bribery of the soldiers highlights the lengths to which people will go to suppress inconvenient truths. Christians must be vigilant against deceit and uphold integrity. Divine Providence God's plan cannot be thwarted by human schemes. The resurrection was a divine act that fulfilled prophecy and demonstrated God's sovereignty. Courage in Witnessing The early Christians faced opposition but continued to testify about the resurrection. Believers today are encouraged to boldly share their faith, trusting in God's protection and provision. Accountability to Authority The soldiers were assured protection from the governor, showing the tension between earthly and divine authority. Christians are reminded to obey God above all earthly powers. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 28Why do the Gospel resurrection accounts contradict each other in details such as who arrived at the tomb? The guards were reportedly bribed to lie (Matthew 28:11-15); what evidence outside the Bible confirms or refutes this story? If some of Jesus' own disciples still doubted (Matthew 28:17), how can their testimony about the resurrection be considered credible? Why do details in Matthew 28 about the resurrection differ from accounts in the other Gospels?Verse 14. - And if this come to the governor's ears; if this be heard before the governor; i.e. if the matter be brought officially before the procurator. For a Roman soldier to sleep on his post was to incur the penalty of death. Pilate would not be likely to hear of what had taken place, as vulgar rumours were not encouraged by his stern and unsympathizing attitude towards the Jewish people, but it was just possible that some officious person might bring the report before him, and ask him to take measures to ascertain the truth, and, if necessary, to punish the delinquents. We (ἡμεῖς, emphatic) will persuade him. Such persuasion usually took the form of bribery, Roman officials being notoriously venal (comp. Acts 24:26); but perhaps the rulers intended to make him believe that the story was not true, but merely a ruse to keep the populace quiet. The soldiers must have fully believed in the Sanhedrists' assertion, or they would never have imperilled their lives by promulgating such a condemnatory tale. Secure you; rid you of care. They promise the guard indemnity and freedom from all penal consequences. Pilate, however, later learned the great fact of Christ's resurrection, and though, as far as we know, he took no steps towards punishing the guard (being probably convinced of its supernatural occurrence), yet, according to a fragment of Hegesippus, and Eusebius, 'Chronic.,' 2:2, he sent an account of the matter to Tiberius, who, in consequence, endeavoured to make the senate pass a decree enrolling Jesus in the list of Roman gods. This fact is attested by Tertullian ('Apolog.,' 5.). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Ifἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. this [report] τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. reaches ἀκουσθῇ (akousthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. governor, ἡγεμόνος (hēgemonos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2232: From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province. we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. will satisfy πείσομεν (peisomen) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 3982: A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. keep ποιήσομεν (poiēsomen) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. out of trouble.” ἀμερίμνους (amerimnous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 275: Free from anxiety (though anxiety is rather too strong a word) or care. Not anxious. Links Matthew 28:14 NIVMatthew 28:14 NLT Matthew 28:14 ESV Matthew 28:14 NASB Matthew 28:14 KJV Matthew 28:14 BibleApps.com Matthew 28:14 Biblia Paralela Matthew 28:14 Chinese Bible Matthew 28:14 French Bible Matthew 28:14 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 28:14 If this comes to the governor's ears (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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