Matthew 28:14 kjva — And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you."

— Matthew 28:14, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 28 — Context

11

Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

12

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

13

Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

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And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

15

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

16

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

17

And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

Matthew 28:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 28:14 say?
Matthew 28:14 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.”
Where is Matthew 28:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 28:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 28, verse 14.
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 28:14.
What translation should I read Matthew 28:14 in?
Matthew 28:14 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 28:14?
Matthew 28:14 reads (KJVA): “And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.” 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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