Matthew 28:14 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹⁴ And if the governor hears about this [plot], we will persuade him [i.e., not to punish you for negligence], so you will not have to worry about that.”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁴ And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁴ And if the governor hears of it, we will appease him and make you safe and free from trouble and care.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁴ And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.

Common English Bible

¹⁴ And if the governor hears about this, we will take care of it with him so you will have nothing to worry about.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ And if the procurator hears about this, we will persuade him, and we will protect you."

Matthew 28:14 Cross References

Matthew 27:2

So, they chained Him, led Him away and turned Him over to Pilate, the [Roman] governor.

Acts 12:19

When Herod’s search for him turned up nothing, he questioned the guards, and then ordered them to be led away and executed. He then left Judea and went to Caesarea, where he stayed for awhile.

Matthew 28:13

saying, “We want you to say, ‘Jesus’ disciples came at night and stole his body while we were asleep.’