Matthew 27:4 bbe — Saying, I have done wrong in giving into your hands an upright man. But they said, What is that to us? it is your busin…

Bible in Basic English

"Saying, I have done wrong in giving into your hands an upright man. But they said, What is that to us? it is your business."

— Matthew 27:4, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 27 — Context

1

Now when it was morning, all the chief priests and those in authority took thought together with the purpose of putting Jesus to death.

2

And they put cords on him and took him away, and gave him up to Pilate, the ruler.

3

Then Judas, who was false to him, seeing that he was to be put to death, in his regret took back the thirty bits of silver to the chief priests and those in authority,

4

Saying, I have done wrong in giving into your hands an upright man. But they said, What is that to us? it is your business.

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And he put down the silver in the Temple and went out, and put himself to death by hanging.

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And the chief priests took the silver and said, It is not right to put it in the Temple store for it is the price of blood.

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And they made a decision to get with the silver the potter's field, as a place for the dead of other countries.

Matthew 27:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:4 say?
Matthew 27:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Saying, I have done wrong in giving into your hands an upright man. But they said, What is that to us? it is your business.”
Where is Matthew 27:4 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 4.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:4.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:4 in?
Matthew 27:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 27:4?
Matthew 27:4 reads (BBE): “Saying, I have done wrong in giving into your hands an upright man. But they said, What is that to us? it is your business.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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