Matthew 28:14
And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And if this come to the governor's ears,.... Not the governor of the watch, but Pontius Pilate the governor of Judea: if this should be told him, and should be heard by him; or this matter should come…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The governor’s ears - To Pilate. If it is reported to him that Jesus was stolen while you slept. We will persuade him - We will convince or satisfy him, so that he shall not punish you. This they…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
persuade By bribes. Euripides says "they say that gifts persuadeeven gods." (Medea, 964.) The soldiers might readily believe that Pilate was open to the same inducement which persuaded them.
secure…