Matthew 28:14

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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.”

Cross References

Matthew 27:2

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

Matthew 28:13

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

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.