Matthew 27:25 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁵ And all the people answered, “Let his blood be on our hands, and on our children’s [as well].”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁵ Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁵ And all the people answered, Let His blood be on us and on our children! [Josh. 2:19.]

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁵ And all the people answered and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

Common English Bible

²⁵ All the people replied, “Let his blood be on us and on our children.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁵ And the entire people responded by saying, "May his blood be upon us and upon our children."

Matthew 27:25 Cross References

Acts 5:28

“We strictly commanded you not to teach in this name [i.e., the name of Jesus] and look [what you have done]; you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you intend to hold us responsible for this man’s [i.e., Jesus'] death.”

Acts 7:52

Which one of the prophets did your forefathers not persecute? They [even] killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One [i.e., Jesus], whom you people betrayed and murdered.

Matthew 21:44

And the person who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but whoever it falls on will be scattered like dust.”

Acts 18:6

When the Jews resisted [Paul’s efforts] and spoke against him and his message, he shook out his clothing [i.e., an expression of rejection and contempt] and said to them “Let your blood be on your own heads [i.e., you are responsible for whatever harm comes from your action]; I am not responsible. From now on I will go [and preach] to the Gentiles [only].”