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Matthew 27

Matthew 27:65

The Guards at the Tomb · Matthew 27:62–66
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Translations

Modern
“You have a guard,” Pilate said. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.”
Traditional
Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.
Literal
Pilate said to them, “You have a guard. Go, make it as secure as you have known.”
Latin
Ait illis Pilatus: Habetis custodiam, ite, custodite sicut scitis.

Original

Greek
English
“You have a guard,” Pilate said. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.”

Notes

Matthew 27:62–66

This event supports the truth of Jesus resurrection. It is very unlikely that Matthew invented the story, because many witnesses were alive who could have denied it.

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate

Events

People

Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Passion Procurator

Topics

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