Matthew 27:62–66
¶ Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
¶ Now the next day that followed the day of the preparation, the chiefe Priests and Pharisees came together vnto Pilate,
Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.
Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiuer said, while he was yet aliue, After three daies I wil rise againe.
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.
Command therfore that the sepulchre be made sure, vntill the third day, lest his disciples come by night, & steale him away, and say vnto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last errour shalbe worse then the first.
Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.
Pilate said vnto them, Yee haue a watch, goe your way, make it as sure as you can.
So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.
So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.
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From verse 62
- Mark 15:42Rank 1 from verse 62
- John 19:14Rank 2 from verse 62
- John 19:42Rank 3 from verse 62
- Acts 4:27–28Rank 4 from verse 62
27For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
28For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
27For of a trueth against thy holy child Iesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel were gathered together,
28For to doe whatsoeuer thy hand and thy counsell determined before to be done.
- John 19:31Rank 5 from verse 62
31The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
31The Iewes therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remaine vpon the Crosse on the Sabbath day (for that Sabbath day was an high day) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
- Luke 23:54–56Rank 6 from verse 62
54And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
55And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.
56And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.
54And that day was the Preparation, and the Sabbath drew on.
55And the women also which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the Sepulchre, and how his body was layd.
56And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments, and rested the Sabbath day, according to the commandement.
- Matthew 26:17Rank 7 from verse 62
17¶ Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
17¶ *Now the first day of the feast of vnleauened bread, the disciples came to Iesus, saying vnto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the Passeouer?
- Matthew 27:1–2Rank 8 from verse 62
1WHEN the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:
2And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
1¶ When the morning was come, *all the chiefe Priests and Elders of the people, tooke counsell against Iesus to put him to death.
2And when they had bound him, they led him away, and deliuered him to Pontius Pilate the gouernour.
- Psalms 2:1–6Rank 9 from verse 62
1WHY do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,
3Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
4He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
5Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
1¶ Why *do the heathen ‖rage, and the people †imagine a vaine thing?
2The Kings of the earth set themselues, and the rulers take counsell together, against the LORD, and against his Anoynted, saying,
3Let vs breake their bandes asunder, and cast away their cords from vs.
4*Hee that sitteth in the heauens shal laugh: the LORD shall haue them in derision.
5Then shall hee speake vnto them in his wrath, and ‖vexe them in his sore displeasure.
6Yet haue I set †my King †vpon my holy hill of Sion.
From verse 63
22Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.
22Saying, *The Sonne of man must suffer many things, and be reiected of the Elders, and chiefe Priests, and Scribes, and be slaine, and be raised the third day.
- Matthew 16:21Rank 2 from verse 63
21¶ From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
21¶ From that time foorth began Iesus to shew vnto his disciples, how that he must goe vnto Hierusalem, and suffer many things of the Elders and chiefe Priests & Scribes, and be killed, and be raised againe the third day.
- Luke 18:33Rank 4 from verse 63
- Mark 10:34Rank 5 from verse 63
31And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.
31And hee beganne to teach them, that the Sonne of man must suffer many things, and be reiected of the Elders, and of the chiefe Priests, & Scribes, and be killed, & after three dayes rise againe.
- Matthew 17:23Rank 7 from verse 63
- Matthew 26:61Rank 8 from verse 63
- 2 Corinthians 6:8Rank 9 from verse 63
2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow peruerting the nation, and forbidding to giue tribute to Cesar, saying, that he himselfe is Christ a king.
- Luke 24:6–7Rank 12 from verse 63
6He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
6He is not heere, but is risen: *Remember how he spake vnto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7Saying, The Sonne of man must be deliuered into the hands of sinfull men, and be crucified, and the third day rise againe.
- Matthew 20:19Rank 13 from verse 63
From verse 64
- Matthew 28:13Rank 1 from verse 64
- Matthew 12:45Rank 2 from verse 64
45Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
45Then goeth he, and taketh with himselfe seuen other spirits more wicked then himselfe, and they enter in and dwell there: *And the last state of that man is worse then the first. Euen so shal it be also vnto this wicked generation.
From verse 65
- Matthew 27:66Rank 1 from verse 65
- Matthew 28:11–15Rank 2 from verse 65
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.
12And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
13Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
14And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
15So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
11¶ Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the citie, and shewed vnto the chiefe Priests all the things that were done.
12And when they were assembled with the Elders, and had taken counsell, they gaue large money vnto the souldiers,
13Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
14And if this come to the gouernours eares, wee will perswade him, and secure you.
15So they tooke the money, and did as they were taught. And this saying is commonly reported among the Iewes vntill this day.
- Proverbs 21:30Rank 3 from verse 65
- Psalms 76:10Rank 4 from verse 65
From verse 66
- Daniel 6:17Rank 1 from verse 66
17And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.
17And a stone was brought and laid vpon the mouth of the denne, and the King sealed it with his owne signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.
- 2 Timothy 2:19Rank 2 from verse 66
19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
19Neuerthelesse the foundation of God standeth ‖sure, hauing the seale, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let euery one that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.
- Matthew 27:60Rank 3 from verse 66
- Matthew 28:2Rank 4 from verse 66
2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
2And behold, there ‖was a great earthquake, for the Angel of the Lord descended from heauen, and came and rolled backe the stone from the doore, and sate vpon it.
- Matthew 28:11Rank 5 from verse 66
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Matthew 27:62
Nearest or immediately succeeding in place, time, order, or turn.
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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.
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preparation
The act or operation of preparing or fitting for a particular purpose, use, service or condition.
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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.
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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.
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Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.
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In one place, company, time, purpose, or united condition.
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Matthew 27:63
A respectful form of address to a man or male superior, similar to lord or master in polite address.
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1. To retain in mind or call back to mind; to recall. 2. To keep in mind with heed, observance, commemoration, or corresponding action. 3. To take account of a person, promise, deed, sin, or need and act with regard to it.
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One who misleads, cheats, or causes another to believe what is false.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.
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Sense 1: Living; having life; not dead. Sense 2: Continuing or active in life, force, or operation.
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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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To get up, stand, ascend, increase, begin, appear, come forth, awaken, proceed to act or oppose, attain authority, or return from the dead.
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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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Matthew 27:64
Sense 1: To order or direct with authority. Sense 2: An authoritative order, charge, or commandment.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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Certain, firm, secure, dependable, or firmly established.
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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.
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For fear that, to prevent the possibility that, or so that an undesired or warned-of result may not occur.
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Learners or followers who receive instruction.
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1. The dark part of the daily cycle distinguished from day, from evening until morning, or any portion of it. 2. A time or condition compared with night or darkness.
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Sense 1: To take and carry away wrongfully or secretly. Sense 2: To withdraw, pass, or move away secretly or unperceived.
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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Having risen; stood up, come forth, ascended, or returned from death.
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Sense 1: Without life; deprived of life. Sense 2: Lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.
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At the end or after all others; latest or final.
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A mistake, fault, false belief, wrong course, or departure from truth, law, justice, or right.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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In a manner more evil or bad.
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DEFINED WORDS
Matthew 27:65
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Sense 1: To remain awake, alert, attentive, vigilant, observant, or on guard. Sense 2: A guard or guard duty, a station or group keeping guard, or a division of the night so guarded.
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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.
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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
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Certain, firm, secure, dependable, or firmly established.
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Matthew 27:66
Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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Certain, firm, secure, dependable, or firmly established.
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Affixing or closing with a seal so as to secure or make sure.
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Sense 1: A piece or mass of rock. Sense 2: To strike or kill with stones.
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Placing, fixing, appointing, establishing, arranging, or causing to sit or sink.
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Sense 1: To remain awake, alert, attentive, vigilant, observant, or on guard. Sense 2: A guard or guard duty, a station or group keeping guard, or a division of the night so guarded.
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61And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.
61And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting ouer against the sepulchre.
62¶ Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
62¶ Now the next day that followed the day of the preparation, the chiefe Priests and Pharisees came together vnto Pilate,
Selected passage63Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.
63Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiuer said, while he was yet aliue, After three daies I wil rise againe.
Selected passage64Command 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.
64Command therfore that the sepulchre be made sure, vntill the third day, lest his disciples come by night, & steale him away, and say vnto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last errour shalbe worse then the first.
Selected passage65Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.
65Pilate said vnto them, Yee haue a watch, goe your way, make it as sure as you can.
Selected passage66So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.
66So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.
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