Translations
Modern
If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
Traditional
And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
Literal
And if this is heard by the governor, we will persuade him, and we will keep you out of trouble.”
Latin
Et si hoc auditum fuerit a præside, nos suadebimus ei, et securos vos faciemus.
Original
Greek
English
If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Bribery and Gifts Miracles Resurrection in the Old Testament The Resurrection of Jesus
Events
Glossary
Topics
Bribery: Soldiers Bribed to Declare That the Disciples Stole the Body of Jesus Government: Provincial Jesus, the Christ: Arises from the Dead (Just Outside Jerusalem) Soldiers: Guard the Gravesite of Jesus The Resurrection of Christ was Attested by His Enemies The Roman Empire: Allusions to Military Affairs of Danger of Sentinels' Sleeping Watchman: Unfaithfulness in the Discharge of Duty of, Punished by Death Watchmen: Danger of Sleeping on Their Posts, Referred To Witness: Corrupted by Money