Matthew 27:4 net — saying,“I have sinned by betraying innocent blood!” But they said,“What is that to us? You take care of it yourself!”

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"saying,“I have sinned by betraying innocent blood!” But they said,“What is that to us? You take care of it yourself!”"

— Matthew 27:4, NET Bible

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Matthew 27 — Context

1

Jesus Brought Before Pilate When it was early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people plotted against Jesus to execute him.

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They tied him up, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate the governor.

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Judas’ Suicide Now when Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus had been condemned, he regretted what he had done and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders,

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saying,“I have sinned by betraying innocent blood!” But they said,“What is that to us? You take care of it yourself!”

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So Judas threw the silver coins into the temple and left. Then he went out and hanged himself.

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The chief priests took the silver and said,“It is not lawful to put this into the temple treasury, since it is blood money.”

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After consulting together they bought the Potter’s Field with it, as a burial place for foreigners.

Matthew 27:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:4 say?
Matthew 27:4 in the NET Bible reads: “saying,“I have sinned by betraying innocent blood!” But they said,“What is that to us? You take care of it yourself!””
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 (NET): “saying,“I have sinned by betraying innocent blood!” But they said,“What is that to us? You take care of it yourself!”” 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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