Matthew 28:13

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’”

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BSBPD

“and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“saying, `Say ye, that his disciples having come by night, stole him--we being asleep;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 28:13 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 26:64“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

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