Matthew 27:64 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord was laid.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Therefore give an order to have the tomb made secure and safeguarded until the third day, for fear that His disciples will come and steal Him away and tell the people that He has risen from the dead, and the last deception and fraud will be worse than the first.

American Standard Version (1901)

Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest haply his disciples come and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: and the last error will be worse than the first.

Common English Bible

Therefore, order the grave to be sealed until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people, ‘He’s been raised from the dead.’ This last deception will be worse than the first.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

Therefore, order the sepulcher to be guarded until the third day, lest perhaps his disciples may come and steal him, and say to the people, 'He has risen from the dead.' And this last error would be worse than the first."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Command therefore the sepulchre to be guarded until the third day: lest perhaps his disciples come and steal him away, and say to the people: He is risen from the dead; and the last error shall be worse than the first.

Matthew 27:64 Cross References

Matthew 12:45

And he spoke to them many things in parables, saying: Behold the sower went forth to sow.

Matthew 27:63

And the angel answering, said to the women: Fear not you; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.

Matthew 27:65

And going quickly, tell ye his disciples that he is risen: and behold he will go before you into Galilee; there you shall see him. Lo, I have foretold it to you.

Matthew 28:13

THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

2 We testified to every one of you, that you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.