Matthew 27:64 net — So give orders to secure the tomb until the third day. Otherwise his disciples may come and steal his body and say to t…

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"So give orders to secure the tomb until the third day. Otherwise his disciples may come and steal his body and say to the people,‘He has been raised from the dead,’ and the last deception will be worse than the first.”"

— Matthew 27:64, NET Bible

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    “Command therefore the sepulchre to be guarded until the third day: lest perhaps his disciples come and steal him away and say to the people: He is risen from the dead. And the last error shall be worse than the first.”

Matthew 27 — Context

61

(Now Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there, opposite the tomb.)

62

The Guard at the Tomb The next day(which is after the day of preparation) the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled before Pilate

63

and said,“Sir, we remember that while that deceiver was still alive he said,‘After three days I will rise again.’

64

So give orders to secure the tomb until the third day. Otherwise his disciples may come and steal his body and say to the people,‘He has been raised from the dead,’ and the last deception will be worse than the first.”

65

Pilate said to them,“Take a guard of soldiers. Go and make it as secure as you can.”

66

So they went with the soldiers of the guard and made the tomb secure by sealing the stone.

Matthew 27:64 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:64 say?
Matthew 27:64 in the NET Bible reads: “So give orders to secure the tomb until the third day. Otherwise his disciples may come and steal his body and say to the people,‘He has been raised from the dead,’ and the last deception will be worse than the first.””
Where is Matthew 27:64 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:64 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 64.
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 27:64.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:64 in?
Matthew 27:64 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 27:64?
Matthew 27:64 reads (NET): “So give orders to secure the tomb until the third day. Otherwise his disciples may come and steal his body and say to the people,‘He has been raised from the dead,’ and the last deception will be worse than the first.”” 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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