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Matthew 27	Matthew 27
Matthew 27:1 Now when it was morning, all the chief priests and those in authority took thought together with the purpose of putting Jesus to death.	Matthew 27:1 Now when morning was come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:
Matthew 27:2 And they put cords on him and took him away, and gave him up to Pilate, the ruler.	Matthew 27:2 and they bound him, and led him away, and delivered him up to Pilate the governor.
Matthew 27:3 Then Judas, who was false to him, seeing that he was to be put to death, in his regret took back the thirty bits of silver to the chief priests and those in authority,	Matthew 27:3 Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
Matthew 27:4 Saying, I have done wrong in giving into your hands an upright man. But they said, What is that to us? it is your business.	Matthew 27:4 saying, I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood. But they said, What is that to us? see thou [to it].
Matthew 27:5 And he put down the silver in the Temple and went out, and put himself to death by hanging.	Matthew 27:5 And he cast down the pieces of silver into the sanctuary, and departed; and he went away and hanged himself.
Matthew 27:6 And the chief priests took the silver and said, It is not right to put it in the Temple store for it is the price of blood.	Matthew 27:6 And the chief priests took the pieces of silver, and said, It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, since it is the price of blood.
Matthew 27:7 And they made a decision to get with the silver the potter's field, as a place for the dead of other countries.	Matthew 27:7 And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.
Matthew 27:8 For this cause that field was named, The field of blood, to this day.	Matthew 27:8 Wherefore that field was called, the field of blood, unto this day.
Matthew 27:9 Then came true that which was said by Jeremiah the prophet, And they took the thirty bits of silver, the price of him who was valued by the children of Israel;	Matthew 27:9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was priced, whom [certain] of the children of Israel did price;
Matthew 27:10 And they gave them for the potter's field, as I had word from the Lord.	Matthew 27:10 and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.
Matthew 27:11 And Jesus was before the ruler, who put a question to him, Are you the King of the Jews? And Jesus said to him, You say so.	Matthew 27:11 Now Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
Matthew 27:12 But when the chief priests and those in authority made statements against him, he gave no answer.	Matthew 27:12 And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
Matthew 27:13 Then says Pilate to him, Do you give no attention to what their witnesses say against you?	Matthew 27:13 Then saith Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?
Matthew 27:14 And he gave him no answer, not even a word: so that the ruler was greatly surprised.	Matthew 27:14 And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
Matthew 27:15 Now at the feast it was the way for the ruler to let free to the people one prisoner, at their selection.	Matthew 27:15 Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.
Matthew 27:16 And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.	Matthew 27:16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Matthew 27:17 So when they came together, Pilate said to them, Whom will you have? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is named Christ?	Matthew 27:17 When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?
Matthew 27:18 For he saw that for envy they had given him up.	Matthew 27:18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him up.
Matthew 27:19 And while he was on the judge's seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that upright man, for I have had much trouble this day in a dream because of him.	Matthew 27:19 And while he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
Matthew 27:20 Now the chief priests and those in authority got the people to make request for Barabbas, and for Jesus to be put to death.	Matthew 27:20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Matthew 27:21 But the ruler made answer and said to them, Which of the two is it your pleasure that I let go free? And they said, Barabbas.	Matthew 27:21 But the governor answered and said unto them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas.
Matthew 27:22 Pilate says to them, What, then, am I to do with Jesus, who is named Christ? They all say, Let him be put to death on the cross.	Matthew 27:22 Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I do unto Jesus who is called Christ? They all say, Let him be crucified.
Matthew 27:23 And he said, Why, what evil has he done? But they gave loud cries, saying, To the cross with him!	Matthew 27:23 And he said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified.
Matthew 27:24 So when Pilate saw that he was able to do nothing, but that trouble was working up, he took water and, washing his hands before the people, said, The blood of this upright man is not on my hands: you are responsible.	Matthew 27:24 So when Pilate saw that he prevailed nothing, but rather that a tumult was arising, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man; see ye [to it].
Matthew 27:25 And all the people made answer and said, Let his blood be on us, and on our children.	Matthew 27:25 And all the people answered and said, His blood [be] on us, and on our children.
Matthew 27:26 Then he let Barabbas go free: but after having Jesus whipped, he gave him up to be put to death on the cross.	Matthew 27:26 Then released he unto them Barabbas; but Jesus he scourged and delivered to be crucified.
Matthew 27:27 Then the ruler's armed men took Jesus into the open square, and got all their band together.	Matthew 27:27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium, and gathered unto him the whole band.
Matthew 27:28 And they took off his clothing, and put on him a red robe.	Matthew 27:28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.
Matthew 27:29 And they made a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and put a rod in his right hand, and they went down on their knees before him, and made sport of him, saying, Long life to the King of the Jews.	Matthew 27:29 And they platted a crown of thorns and put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
Matthew 27:30 And they put shame on him, and gave him blows on the head with the rod.	Matthew 27:30 And they spat upon him, and took the reed and smote him on the head.
Matthew 27:31 And when they had made sport of him, they took the robe off him, and put his clothing on him, and took him away to put him on the cross.	Matthew 27:31 And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the robe, and put on him his garments, and led him away to crucify him.
Matthew 27:32 And while they were coming out, they saw a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they made him go with them, so that he might take up his cross.	Matthew 27:32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to go [with them], that he might bear his cross.
Matthew 27:33 And when they came to the place named Golgotha, that is to say, Dead Man's Head,	Matthew 27:33 And they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, The place of a skull,
Matthew 27:34 They gave him wine mixed with bitter drink: and after tasting it, he took no more.	Matthew 27:34 they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted it, he would not drink.
Matthew 27:35 And when they had put him on the cross, they made division of his clothing among them by the decision of chance.	Matthew 27:35 And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments among them, casting lots;
Matthew 27:36 And they were seated there watching him.	Matthew 27:36 and they sat and watched him there.
Matthew 27:37 And they put up over his head the statement of his crime in writing, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.	Matthew 27:37 And they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Matthew 27:38 Then two thieves were put on crosses with him, one on the right and one on the left.	Matthew 27:38 Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.
Matthew 27:39 And those who went by said bitter words to him, shaking their heads and saying,	Matthew 27:39 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads,
Matthew 27:40 You who would give the Temple to destruction and put it up again in three days, get yourself free: if you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.	Matthew 27:40 and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Matthew 27:41 In the same way, the chief priests, making sport of him, with the scribes and those in authority, said,	Matthew 27:41 In like manner also the chief priests mocking [him], with the scribes and elders, said,
Matthew 27:42 A saviour of others, he has no salvation for himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will have faith in him.	Matthew 27:42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on him.
Matthew 27:43 He put his faith in God; let God be his saviour now, if he will have him; for he said, I am the Son of God.	Matthew 27:43 He trusteth on God; let him deliver him now, if he desireth him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
Matthew 27:44 And the thieves who were on the crosses said evil words to him.	Matthew 27:44 And the robbers also that were crucified with him cast upon him the same reproach.
Matthew 27:45 Now from the sixth hour it was dark over all the land till the ninth hour.	Matthew 27:45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.
Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus gave a loud cry, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why are you turned away from me?	Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Matthew 27:47 And some of those who were near by, hearing it, said, This man is crying to Elijah.	Matthew 27:47 And some of them stood there, when they heard it, said, This man calleth Elijah.
Matthew 27:48 And straight away one of them went quickly, and took a sponge, and made it full of bitter wine, and put it on a rod and gave him drink.	Matthew 27:48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.
Matthew 27:49 And the rest said, Let him be; let us see if Elijah will come to his help.	Matthew 27:49 And the rest said, Let be; let us see whether Elijah cometh to save him.
Matthew 27:50 And Jesus gave another loud cry, and gave up his spirit.	Matthew 27:50 And Jesus cried again with a loud voice, and yielded up his spirit.
Matthew 27:51 And the curtain of the Temple was parted in two from end to end; and there was an earth-shock; and the rocks were broken;	Matthew 27:51 And behold, the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake; and the rocks were rent;
Matthew 27:52 And the resting-places of the dead came open; and the bodies of a number of sleeping saints came to life;	Matthew 27:52 and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints that had fallen asleep were raised;
Matthew 27:53 And coming out of their resting-places, after he had come again from the dead, they went into the holy town and were seen by a number of people.	Matthew 27:53 and coming forth out of the tombs after his resurrection they entered into the holy city and appeared unto many.
Matthew 27:54 Now the captain and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earth-shock and the things which were done, were in great fear and said, Truly this was a son of God.	Matthew 27:54 Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
Matthew 27:55 And a number of women were there, watching from a distance, who had come with Jesus from Galilee, waiting on his needs.	Matthew 27:55 And many women were there beholding from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:
Matthew 27:56 Among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary, the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.	Matthew 27:56 among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.
Matthew 27:57 And in the evening, there came a man of wealth from Arimathaea, Joseph by name, who was a disciple of Jesus:	Matthew 27:57 And when even was come, there came a rich man from Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:
Matthew 27:58 This man went in to Pilate, and made a request for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate gave orders for it to be given to him.	Matthew 27:58 this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded it to be given up.
Matthew 27:59 And Joseph took the body, folding it in clean linen,	Matthew 27:59 And Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
Matthew 27:60 And put it in the resting-place which had been cut out of the rock for himself; and after rolling a great stone to the door of it he went away.	Matthew 27:60 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 tomb, and departed.
Matthew 27:61 And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, seated by the place of the dead.	Matthew 27:61 And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.
Matthew 27:62 Now on the day after the getting ready of the Passover, the chief priests and Pharisees came together to Pilate,	Matthew 27:62 Now on the morrow, which is [the day] after the Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together unto Pilate,
Matthew 27:63 Saying, Sir, we have in mind how that false man said, while he was still living, After three days I will come again from the dead.	Matthew 27:63 saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said while he was yet alive, After three days I rise again.
Matthew 27:64 Give orders, then, that the place where his body is may be made safe till the third day, for fear that his disciples come and take him away secretly and say to the people, He has come back from the dead: and the last error will be worse than the first.	Matthew 27:64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest haply his disciples come and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: and the last error will be worse than the first.
Matthew 27:65 Pilate said to them, You have watchmen; go and make it as safe as you are able.	Matthew 27:65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a guard: go, make it [as] sure as ye can.
Matthew 27:66 So they went, and made safe the place where his body was, putting a stamp on the stone, and the watchmen were with them.	Matthew 27:66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, the guard being with them.