Matthew 27:62 kjv — Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

King James Version

"Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,"

— Matthew 27:62, King James Version

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Matthew 27 — Context

59

And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

60

And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.

61

And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

62

Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

63

Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.

64

Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.

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Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.

Matthew 27:62 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:62 say?
Matthew 27:62 in the King James Version reads: “Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,”
Where is Matthew 27:62 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:62 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 62.
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 27:62.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:62 in?
Matthew 27:62 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 27:62?
Matthew 27:62 reads (KJV): “Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,” 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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