Matthew 27:6 nasb — The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, "It is not lawful to put them into the temple treasury, since it…

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"The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, "It is not lawful to put them into the temple treasury, since it is the price of blood.""

— Matthew 27:6, NASB

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Matthew 27 — Context

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Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

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saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." But they said, "What is that to us? See to that yourself!"

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And he threw the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary and departed; and he went away and hanged himself.

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The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, "It is not lawful to put them into the temple treasury, since it is the price of blood."

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And they conferred together and with the money bought the Potter's Field as a burial place for strangers.

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For this reason that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day.

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Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: "AND THEY TOOK THE THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER, THE PRICE OF THE ONE WHOSE PRICE HAD BEEN SET by the sons of Israel;

Matthew 27:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:6 say?
Matthew 27:6 in the NASB reads: “The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, "It is not lawful to put them into the temple treasury, since it is the price of blood."”
Where is Matthew 27:6 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 6.
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 27:6.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:6 in?
Matthew 27:6 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 27:6?
Matthew 27:6 reads (NASB): “The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, "It is not lawful to put them into the temple treasury, since it is the price of blood."” 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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