Apologetics Bible

Matthew 27:1

Greek

Πρωΐας δὲ γενομένης συμβούλιον ἔλαβον πάντες οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ πρεσβύτεροι τοῦ λαοῦ κατὰ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ ὥστε θανατῶσαι αὐτόν·

Proias de genomenes symboylion elabon pantes oi archiereis kai oi presbyteroi toy laoy kata toy Iesoy oste thanatosai ayton·

KJV: When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

AKJV: When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

ASV: Now when morning was come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

YLT: And morning having come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, so as to put him to death;

Exposition: Matthew 27:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:2

Greek

καὶ δήσαντες αὐτὸν ἀπήγαγον καὶ ⸀παρέδωκαν Πιλάτῳ τῷ ἡγεμόνι.

kai desantes ayton apegagon kai paredokan Pilato to egemoni.

KJV: And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

AKJV: And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. ¶

ASV: and they bound him, and led him away, and delivered him up to Pilate the governor.

YLT: and having bound him, they did lead away, and delivered him up to Pontius Pilate, the governor.

Exposition: Matthew 27:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:3

Greek

Τότε ἰδὼν Ἰούδας ὁ ⸀παραδιδοὺς αὐτὸν ὅτι κατεκρίθη μεταμεληθεὶς ⸀ἔστρεψεν τὰ τριάκοντα ἀργύρια τοῖς ἀρχιερεῦσιν ⸀καὶ πρεσβυτέροις

Tote idon Ioydas o paradidoys ayton oti katekrithe metameletheis estrepsen ta triakonta argyria tois archiereysin kai presbyterois

KJV: Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

AKJV: Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

ASV: 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,

YLT: Then Judas--he who delivered him up--having seen that he was condemned, having repented, brought back the thirty silverlings to the chief priests, and to the elders, saying,

Exposition: Matthew 27:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:4

Greek

λέγων· Ἥμαρτον παραδοὺς αἷμα ⸀ἀθῷον. οἱ δὲ εἶπαν· Τί πρὸς ἡμᾶς; σὺ ⸀ὄψῃ.

legon· Emarton paradoys aima athoon. oi de eipan· Ti pros emas; sy opse.

KJV: Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

AKJV: Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see you to that.

ASV: saying, I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood. But they said, What is that to us? see thou to it.

YLT: I did sin, having delivered up innocent blood;' and they said, What--to us? thou shalt see!'

Exposition: Matthew 27:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:5

Greek

καὶ ῥίψας τὰ ἀργύρια ⸂εἰς τὸν ναὸν⸃ ἀνεχώρησεν, καὶ ἀπελθὼν ἀπήγξατο.

kai ripsas ta argyria eis ton naon anechoresen, kai apelthon apegxato.

KJV: And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

AKJV: And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

ASV: And he cast down the pieces of silver into the sanctuary, and departed; and he went away and hanged himself.

YLT: and having cast down the silverlings in the sanctuary, he departed, and having gone away, he did strangle himself.

Exposition: Matthew 27:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:6

Greek

οἱ δὲ ἀρχιερεῖς λαβόντες τὰ ἀργύρια εἶπαν· Οὐκ ἔξεστιν βαλεῖν αὐτὰ εἰς τὸν κορβανᾶν, ἐπεὶ τιμὴ αἵματός ἐστιν·

oi de archiereis labontes ta argyria eipan· Oyk exestin balein ayta eis ton korbanan, epei time aimatos estin·

KJV: And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

AKJV: And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

ASV: 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.

YLT: And the chief priests having taken the silverlings, said, `It is not lawful to put them to the treasury, seeing it is the price of blood;'

Exposition: Matthew 27:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:7

Greek

συμβούλιον δὲ λαβόντες ἠγόρασαν ἐξ αὐτῶν τὸν Ἀγρὸν τοῦ Κεραμέως εἰς ταφὴν τοῖς ξένοις.

symboylion de labontes egorasan ex ayton ton Agron toy Kerameos eis taphen tois xenois.

KJV: And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in.

AKJV: And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in.

ASV: And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in.

YLT: and having taken counsel, they bought with them the field of the potter, for the burial of strangers;

Exposition: Matthew 27:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:8

Greek

διὸ ἐκλήθη ὁ ἀγρὸς ἐκεῖνος Ἀγρὸς Αἵματος ἕως τῆς σήμερον.

dio eklethe o agros ekeinos Agros Aimatos eos tes semeron.

KJV: Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.

AKJV: Why that field was called, The field of blood, to this day.

ASV: Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.

YLT: therefore was that field called, `Field of blood,' unto this day.

Exposition: Matthew 27:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:9

Greek

τότε ἐπληρώθη τὸ ῥηθὲν διὰ Ἰερεμίου τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος· Καὶ ἔλαβον τὰ τριάκοντα ἀργύρια, τὴν τιμὴν τοῦ τετιμημένου ὃν ἐτιμήσαντο ἀπὸ υἱῶν Ἰσραήλ,

tote eplerothe to rethen dia Ieremioy toy prophetoy legontos· Kai elabon ta triakonta argyria, ten timen toy tetimemenoy on etimesanto apo yion Israel,

KJV: Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;

AKJV: Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;

ASV: 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;

YLT: Then was fulfilled that spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, saying, `And I took the thirty silverlings, the price of him who hath been priced, whom they of the sons of Israel did price,

Exposition: Matthew 27:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:10

Greek

καὶ ἔδωκαν αὐτὰ εἰς τὸν ἀγρὸν τοῦ κεραμέως, καθὰ συνέταξέν μοι κύριος.

kai edokan ayta eis ton agron toy kerameos, katha synetaxen moi kyrios.

KJV: And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.

AKJV: And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.

ASV: and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.

YLT: and gave them for the field of the potter, as the Lord did appoint to me.'

Exposition: Matthew 27:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:11

Greek

Ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ⸀ἐστάθη ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ ἡγεμόνος· καὶ ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτὸν ὁ ἡγεμὼν λέγων· Σὺ εἶ ὁ βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων; ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ⸀ἔφη· Σὺ λέγεις.

O de Iesoys estathe emprosthen toy egemonos· kai eperotesen ayton o egemon legon· Sy ei o basileys ton Ioydaion; o de Iesoys ephe· Sy legeis.

KJV: And 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.

AKJV: And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Are you the King of the Jews? And Jesus said to him, You say.

ASV: 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.

YLT: And Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor did question him, saying, Art thou the king of the Jews!' And Jesus said to him, Thou sayest.'

Exposition: Matthew 27:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:12

Greek

καὶ ἐν τῷ κατηγορεῖσθαι αὐτὸν ὑπὸ τῶν ἀρχιερέων ⸀καὶ πρεσβυτέρων οὐδὲν ἀπεκρίνατο.

kai en to kategoreisthai ayton ypo ton archiereon kai presbyteron oyden apekrinato.

KJV: And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

AKJV: And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

ASV: And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

YLT: And in his being accused by the chief priests and the elders, he did not answer any thing,

Exposition: Matthew 27:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:13

Greek

τότε λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ Πιλᾶτος· Οὐκ ἀκούεις πόσα σου καταμαρτυροῦσιν;

tote legei ayto o Pilatos· Oyk akoyeis posa soy katamartyroysin;

KJV: Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

AKJV: Then said Pilate to him, Hear you not how many things they witness against you?

ASV: Then saith Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

YLT: then saith Pilate to him, `Dost thou not hear how many things they witness against thee?'

Exposition: Matthew 27:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:14

Greek

καὶ οὐκ ἀπεκρίθη αὐτῷ πρὸς οὐδὲ ἓν ῥῆμα, ὥστε θαυμάζειν τὸν ἡγεμόνα λίαν.

kai oyk apekrithe ayto pros oyde en rema, oste thaymazein ton egemona lian.

KJV: And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

AKJV: And he answered him to never a word; so that the governor marveled greatly.

ASV: And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

YLT: And he did not answer him, not even to one word, so that the governor did wonder greatly.

Exposition: Matthew 27:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:15

Greek

Κατὰ δὲ ἑορτὴν εἰώθει ὁ ἡγεμὼν ἀπολύειν ἕνα τῷ ὄχλῳ δέσμιον ὃν ἤθελον.

Kata de eorten eiothei o egemon apolyein ena to ochlo desmion on ethelon.

KJV: Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

AKJV: Now at that feast the governor was wont to release to the people a prisoner, whom they would.

ASV: Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.

YLT: And at the feast the governor had been accustomed to release one to the multitude, a prisoner, whom they willed,

Exposition: Matthew 27:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:16

Greek

εἶχον δὲ τότε δέσμιον ἐπίσημον λεγόμενον ⸀Ἰησοῦν Βαραββᾶν.

eichon de tote desmion episemon legomenon Iesoyn Barabban.

KJV: And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

AKJV: And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

ASV: And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

YLT: and they had then a noted prisoner, called Barabbas,

Exposition: Matthew 27:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:17

Greek

συνηγμένων οὖν αὐτῶν εἶπεν αὐτοῖς ὁ Πιλᾶτος· Τίνα θέλετε ἀπολύσω ὑμῖν, ⸂Ἰησοῦν τὸν⸃ Βαραββᾶν ἢ Ἰησοῦν τὸν λεγόμενον χριστόν;

synegmenon oyn ayton eipen aytois o Pilatos· Tina thelete apolyso ymin, Iesoyn ton Barabban e Iesoyn ton legomenon christon;

KJV: Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

AKJV: Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, Whom will you that I release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

ASV: 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?

YLT: they therefore having been gathered together, Pilate said to them, `Whom will ye I shall release to you? Barabbas or Jesus who is called Christ?'

Exposition: Matthew 27:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:18

Greek

ᾔδει γὰρ ὅτι διὰ φθόνον παρέδωκαν αὐτόν.

edei gar oti dia phthonon paredokan ayton.

KJV: For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

AKJV: For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. ¶

ASV: For he knew that for envy they had delivered him up.

YLT: for he had known that because of envy they had delivered him up.

Exposition: Matthew 27:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:19

Greek

Καθημένου δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ τοῦ βήματος ἀπέστειλεν πρὸς αὐτὸν ἡ γυνὴ αὐτοῦ λέγουσα· Μηδὲν σοὶ καὶ τῷ δικαίῳ ἐκείνῳ, πολλὰ γὰρ ἔπαθον σήμερον κατʼ ὄναρ διʼ αὐτόν.

Kathemenoy de aytoy epi toy bematos apesteilen pros ayton e gyne aytoy legoysa· Meden soi kai to dikaio ekeino, polla gar epathon semeron kat onar di ayton.

KJV: When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

AKJV: When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have you nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

ASV: 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.

YLT: And as he is sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent unto him, saying, `Nothing--to thee and to that righteous one, for many things did I suffer to-day in a dream because of him.'

Exposition: Matthew 27:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:20

Greek

Οἱ δὲ ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ πρεσβύτεροι ἔπεισαν τοὺς ὄχλους ἵνα αἰτήσωνται τὸν Βαραββᾶν τὸν δὲ Ἰησοῦν ἀπολέσωσιν.

Oi de archiereis kai oi presbyteroi epeisan toys ochloys ina aitesontai ton Barabban ton de Iesoyn apolesosin.

KJV: But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

AKJV: But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

ASV: Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

YLT: And the chief priests and the elders did persuade the multitudes that they might ask for themselves Barabbas, and might destroy Jesus;

Exposition: Matthew 27:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:21

Greek

ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ ἡγεμὼν εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Τίνα θέλετε ἀπὸ τῶν δύο ἀπολύσω ὑμῖν; οἱ δὲ εἶπαν· ⸀Τὸν Βαραββᾶν.

apokritheis de o egemon eipen aytois· Tina thelete apo ton dyo apolyso ymin; oi de eipan· Ton Barabban.

KJV: The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

AKJV: The governor answered and said to them, Whether of the two will you that I release to you? They said, Barabbas.

ASV: But the governor answered and said unto them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas.

YLT: and the governor answering said to them, Which of the two will ye that I shall release to you?' And they said, Barabbas.'

Exposition: Matthew 27:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:22

Greek

λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ Πιλᾶτος· Τί οὖν ποιήσω Ἰησοῦν τὸν λεγόμενον χριστόν; ⸀λέγουσιν πάντες· Σταυρωθήτω.

legei aytois o Pilatos· Ti oyn poieso Iesoyn ton legomenon christon; legoysin pantes· Stayrotheto.

KJV: Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

AKJV: Pilate says to them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say to him, Let him be crucified.

ASV: Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I do unto Jesus who is called Christ? They all say, Let him be crucified.

YLT: Pilate saith to them, What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?' They all say to him, Let be crucified!'

Exposition: Matthew 27:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:23

Greek

ὁ ⸀δὲ ἔφη· Τί γὰρ κακὸν ἐποίησεν; οἱ δὲ περισσῶς ἔκραζον λέγοντες· Σταυρωθήτω.

o de ephe· Ti gar kakon epoiesen; oi de perissos ekrazon legontes· Stayrotheto.

KJV: And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

AKJV: And the governor said, Why, what evil has he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. ¶

ASV: And he said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified.

YLT: And the governor said, Why, what evil did he?' and they were crying out the more, saying, Let be crucified.'

Exposition: Matthew 27:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:24

Greek

ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ Πιλᾶτος ὅτι οὐδὲν ὠφελεῖ ἀλλὰ μᾶλλον θόρυβος γίνεται λαβὼν ὕδωρ ἀπενίψατο τὰς χεῖρας ⸀ἀπέναντι τοῦ ὄχλου λέγων· Ἀθῷός εἰμι ἀπὸ τοῦ ⸀αἵματος τούτου· ὑμεῖς ὄψεσθε.

idon de o Pilatos oti oyden ophelei alla mallon thorybos ginetai labon ydor apenipsato tas cheiras apenanti toy ochloy legon· Athoos eimi apo toy aimatos toytoy· ymeis opsesthe.

KJV: When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

AKJV: When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see you to it.

ASV: 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.

YLT: And Pilate having seen that it profiteth nothing, but rather a tumult is made, having taken water, he did wash the hands before the multitude, saying, `I am innocent from the blood of this righteous one; ye--ye shall see;'

Exposition: Matthew 27:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:25

Greek

καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς πᾶς ὁ λαὸς εἶπεν· Τὸ αἷμα αὐτοῦ ἐφʼ ἡμᾶς καὶ ἐπὶ τὰ τέκνα ἡμῶν.

kai apokritheis pas o laos eipen· To aima aytoy eph emas kai epi ta tekna emon.

KJV: Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

AKJV: Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. ¶

ASV: And all the people answered and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

YLT: and all the people answering said, `His blood is upon us, and upon our children!'

Exposition: Matthew 27:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:26

Greek

τότε ἀπέλυσεν αὐτοῖς τὸν Βαραββᾶν, τὸν δὲ Ἰησοῦν φραγελλώσας παρέδωκεν ἵνα σταυρωθῇ.

tote apelysen aytois ton Barabban, ton de Iesoyn phragellosas paredoken ina stayrothe.

KJV: Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

AKJV: Then released he Barabbas to them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

ASV: Then released he unto them Barabbas; but Jesus he scourged and delivered to be crucified.

YLT: Then did he release to them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, he delivered him up that he may be crucified;

Exposition: Matthew 27:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:27

Greek

Τότε οἱ στρατιῶται τοῦ ἡγεμόνος παραλαβόντες τὸν Ἰησοῦν εἰς τὸ πραιτώριον συνήγαγον ἐπʼ αὐτὸν ὅλην τὴν σπεῖραν.

Tote oi stratiotai toy egemonos paralabontes ton Iesoyn eis to praitorion synegagon ep ayton olen ten speiran.

KJV: Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.

AKJV: Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered to him the whole band of soldiers.

ASV: Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Prætorium, and gathered unto him the whole band.

YLT: then the soldiers of the governor having taken Jesus to the Praetorium, did gather to him all the band;

Exposition: Matthew 27:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:28

Greek

καὶ ἐκδύσαντες αὐτὸν ⸂χλαμύδα κοκκίνην περιέθηκαν αὐτῷ⸃,

kai ekdysantes ayton chlamyda kokkinen periethekan ayto,

KJV: And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

AKJV: And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. ¶

ASV: And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

YLT: and having unclothed him, they put around him a crimson cloak,

Exposition: Matthew 27:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:29

Greek

καὶ πλέξαντες στέφανον ἐξ ἀκανθῶν ἐπέθηκαν ἐπὶ ⸂τῆς κεφαλῆς⸃ αὐτοῦ καὶ κάλαμον ⸂ἐν τῇ δεξιᾷ⸃ αὐτοῦ, καὶ γονυπετήσαντες ἔμπροσθεν αὐτοῦ ⸀ἐνέπαιξαν αὐτῷ λέγοντες· Χαῖρε, ⸀βασιλεῦ τῶν Ἰουδαίων,

kai plexantes stephanon ex akanthon epethekan epi tes kephales aytoy kai kalamon en te dexia aytoy, kai gonypetesantes emprosthen aytoy enepaixan ayto legontes· Chaire, basiley ton Ioydaion,

KJV: And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

AKJV: And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

ASV: 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!

YLT: and having plaited him a crown out of thorns they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand, and having kneeled before him, they were mocking him, saying, `Hail, the king of the Jews.'

Exposition: Matthew 27:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:30

Greek

καὶ ἐμπτύσαντες εἰς αὐτὸν ἔλαβον τὸν κάλαμον καὶ ἔτυπτον εἰς τὴν κεφαλὴν αὐτοῦ.

kai emptysantes eis ayton elabon ton kalamon kai etypton eis ten kephalen aytoy.

KJV: And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

AKJV: And they spit on him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

ASV: And they spat upon him, and took the reed and smote him on the head.

YLT: And having spit on him, they took the reed, and were smiting on his head;

Exposition: Matthew 27:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:31

Greek

καὶ ὅτε ἐνέπαιξαν αὐτῷ, ἐξέδυσαν αὐτὸν τὴν χλαμύδα καὶ ἐνέδυσαν αὐτὸν τὰ ἱμάτια αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀπήγαγον αὐτὸν εἰς τὸ σταυρῶσαι.

kai ote enepaixan ayto, exedysan ayton ten chlamyda kai enedysan ayton ta imatia aytoy kai apegagon ayton eis to stayrosai.

KJV: And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.

AKJV: And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.

ASV: 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.

YLT: and when they had mocked him, they took off from him the cloak, and put on him his own garments, and led him away to crucify him .

Exposition: Matthew 27:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:32

Greek

Ἐξερχόμενοι δὲ εὗρον ἄνθρωπον Κυρηναῖον ὀνόματι Σίμωνα· τοῦτον ἠγγάρευσαν ἵνα ἄρῃ τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ.

Exerchomenoi de eyron anthropon Kyrenaion onomati Simona· toyton eggareysan ina are ton stayron aytoy.

KJV: And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

AKJV: And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

ASV: 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.

YLT: And coming forth, they found a man, a Cyrenian, by name Simon: him they impressed that he might bear his cross;

Exposition: Matthew 27:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:33

Greek

Καὶ ἐλθόντες εἰς τόπον λεγόμενον Γολγοθᾶ, ὅ ἐστιν ⸂Κρανίου Τόπος λεγόμενος⸃,

Kai elthontes eis topon legomenon Golgotha, o estin Kranioy Topos legomenos,

KJV: And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,

AKJV: And when they were come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, ¶

ASV: And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, The place of a skull,

YLT: and having come to a place called Golgotha, that is called Place of a Skull,

Exposition: Matthew 27:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:34

Greek

ἔδωκαν αὐτῷ πιεῖν ⸀οἶνον μετὰ χολῆς μεμιγμένον· καὶ γευσάμενος οὐκ ⸀ἠθέλησεν πιεῖν.

edokan ayto piein oinon meta choles memigmenon· kai geysamenos oyk ethelesen piein.

KJV: They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

AKJV: They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

ASV: they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted it, he would not drink.

YLT: they gave him to drink vinegar mixed with gall, and having tasted, he would not drink.

Exposition: Matthew 27:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:35

Greek

σταυρώσαντες δὲ αὐτὸν διεμερίσαντο τὰ ἱμάτια αὐτοῦ βάλλοντες κλῆρον,

stayrosantes de ayton diemerisanto ta imatia aytoy ballontes kleron,

KJV: And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

AKJV: And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and on my clothing did they cast lots.

ASV: And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments among them, casting lots;

YLT: And having crucified him, they divided his garments, casting a lot, that it might be fulfilled that was spoken by the prophet, `They divided my garments to themselves, and over my vesture they cast a lot;'

Exposition: Matthew 27:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:36

Greek

καὶ καθήμενοι ἐτήρουν αὐτὸν ἐκεῖ.

kai kathemenoi eteroyn ayton ekei.

KJV: And sitting down they watched him there;

AKJV: And sitting down they watched him there;

ASV: and they sat and watched him there.

YLT: and sitting down, they were watching him there,

Exposition: Matthew 27:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And sitting down they watched him there;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:37

Greek

καὶ ἐπέθηκαν ἐπάνω τῆς κεφαλῆς αὐτοῦ τὴν αἰτίαν αὐτοῦ γεγραμμένην· Οὗτός ἐστιν Ἰησοῦς ὁ βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων.

kai epethekan epano tes kephales aytoy ten aitian aytoy gegrammenen· Oytos estin Iesoys o basileys ton Ioydaion.

KJV: And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

AKJV: And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

ASV: And they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

YLT: and they put up over his head, his accusation written, `This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.'

Exposition: Matthew 27:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:38

Greek

Τότε σταυροῦνται σὺν αὐτῷ δύο λῃσταί, εἷς ἐκ δεξιῶν καὶ εἷς ἐξ εὐωνύμων.

Tote stayroyntai syn ayto dyo lestai, eis ek dexion kai eis ex eyonymon.

KJV: Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

AKJV: Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. ¶

ASV: Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.

YLT: Then crucified with him are two robbers, one on the right hand, and one on the left,

Exposition: Matthew 27:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:39

Greek

οἱ δὲ παραπορευόμενοι ἐβλασφήμουν αὐτὸν κινοῦντες τὰς κεφαλὰς αὐτῶν

oi de paraporeyomenoi eblasphemoyn ayton kinoyntes tas kephalas ayton

KJV: And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,

AKJV: And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,

ASV: And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads,

YLT: and those passing by were speaking evil of him, wagging their heads,

Exposition: Matthew 27:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:40

Greek

καὶ λέγοντες· Ὁ καταλύων τὸν ναὸν καὶ ἐν τρισὶν ἡμέραις οἰκοδομῶν, σῶσον σεαυτόν· εἰ υἱὸς εἶ τοῦ θεοῦ, ⸀κατάβηθι ἀπὸ τοῦ σταυροῦ.

kai legontes· O katalyon ton naon kai en trisin emerais oikodomon, soson seayton· ei yios ei toy theoy, katabethi apo toy stayroy.

KJV: And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

AKJV: And saying, You that destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save yourself. If you be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

ASV: 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.

YLT: and saying, `Thou that art throwing down the sanctuary, and in three days building it , save thyself; if Son thou art of God, come down from the cross.'

Exposition: Matthew 27:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:41

Greek

ὁμοίως ⸀καὶ οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς ἐμπαίζοντες μετὰ τῶν γραμματέων καὶ ⸀πρεσβυτέρων ἔλεγον·

omoios kai oi archiereis empaizontes meta ton grammateon kai presbyteron elegon·

KJV: Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

AKJV: Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

ASV: In like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

YLT: And in like manner also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said,

Exposition: Matthew 27:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:42

Greek

Ἄλλους ἔσωσεν, ἑαυτὸν οὐ δύναται σῶσαι· ⸀βασιλεὺς Ἰσραήλ ἐστιν, καταβάτω νῦν ἀπὸ τοῦ σταυροῦ καὶ πιστεύσομεν ἐπʼ ⸀αὐτόν.

Alloys esosen, eayton oy dynatai sosai· basileys Israel estin, katabato nyn apo toy stayroy kai pisteysomen ep ayton.

KJV: He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

AKJV: He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

ASV: 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.

YLT: `Others he saved; himself he is not able to save! If he be King of Israel, let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe him;

Exposition: Matthew 27:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:43

Greek

πέποιθεν ἐπὶ τὸν θεόν, ῥυσάσθω ⸀νῦν εἰ θέλει αὐτόν· εἶπεν γὰρ ὅτι Θεοῦ εἰμι υἱός.

pepoithen epi ton theon, rysastho nyn ei thelei ayton· eipen gar oti Theoy eimi yios.

KJV: He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

AKJV: He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

ASV: He trusteth on God; let him deliver him now, if he desireth him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

YLT: he hath trusted on God, let Him now deliver him, if He wish him, because he said--Son of God I am;'

Exposition: Matthew 27:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:44

Greek

τὸ δʼ αὐτὸ καὶ οἱ λῃσταὶ οἱ συσταυρωθέντες ⸀σὺν αὐτῷ ὠνείδιζον αὐτόν.

to d ayto kai oi lestai oi systayrothentes syn ayto oneidizon ayton.

KJV: The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

AKJV: The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

ASV: And the robbers also that were crucified with him cast upon him the same reproach.

YLT: with the same also the robbers, who were crucified with him, were reproaching him.

Exposition: Matthew 27:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:45

Greek

Ἀπὸ δὲ ἕκτης ὥρας σκότος ἐγένετο ἐπὶ πᾶσαν τὴν γῆν ἕως ὥρας ἐνάτης.

Apo de ektes oras skotos egeneto epi pasan ten gen eos oras enates.

KJV: Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.

AKJV: Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land to the ninth hour.

ASV: Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.

YLT: And from the sixth hour darkness came over all the land unto the ninth hour,

Exposition: Matthew 27:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:46

Greek

περὶ δὲ τὴν ἐνάτην ὥραν ⸀ἀνεβόησεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς φωνῇ μεγάλῃ λέγων· ⸂Ἠλὶ ἠλὶ⸃ λεμὰ σαβαχθάνι; τοῦτʼ ἔστιν· Θεέ μου θεέ μου, ἱνατί με ἐγκατέλιπες;

peri de ten enaten oran aneboesen o Iesoys phone megale legon· Eli eli lema sabachthani; toyt estin· Thee moy thee moy, inati me egkatelipes;

KJV: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

AKJV: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

ASV: 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?

YLT: and about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a great voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?' that is, My God, my God, why didst Thou forsake me?'

Exposition: Matthew 27:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:47

Greek

τινὲς δὲ τῶν ἐκεῖ ⸀ἑστηκότων ἀκούσαντες ἔλεγον ὅτι Ἠλίαν φωνεῖ οὗτος.

tines de ton ekei estekoton akoysantes elegon oti Elian phonei oytos.

KJV: Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.

AKJV: Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calls for Elias.

ASV: And some of them that stood there, when they heard it, said, This man calleth Elijah.

YLT: And certain of those standing there having heard, said--`Elijah he doth call;'

Exposition: Matthew 27:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:48

Greek

καὶ εὐθέως δραμὼν εἷς ἐξ αὐτῶν καὶ λαβὼν σπόγγον πλήσας τε ὄξους καὶ περιθεὶς καλάμῳ ἐπότιζεν αὐτόν.

kai eytheos dramon eis ex ayton kai labon spoggon plesas te oxoys kai peritheis kalamo epotizen ayton.

KJV: And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: and immediately, one of them having run, and having taken a spunge, having filled it with vinegar, and having put it on a reed, was giving him to drink,

Exposition: Matthew 27:48 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:49

Greek

οἱ δὲ λοιποὶ ⸀ἔλεγον· Ἄφες ἴδωμεν εἰ ἔρχεται Ἠλίας σώσων ⸀αὐτόν.

oi de loipoi elegon· Aphes idomen ei erchetai Elias soson ayton.

KJV: The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.

AKJV: The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. ¶

ASV: And the rest said, Let be; let us see whether Elijah cometh to save him.

YLT: but the rest said, `Let alone, let us see if Elijah doth come--about to save him.'

Exposition: Matthew 27:49 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:50

Greek

ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς πάλιν κράξας φωνῇ μεγάλῃ ἀφῆκεν τὸ πνεῦμα.

o de Iesoys palin kraxas phone megale apheken to pneyma.

KJV: Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

AKJV: Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

ASV: And Jesus cried again with a loud voice, and yielded up his spirit.

YLT: And Jesus having again cried with a great voice, yielded the spirit;

Exposition: Matthew 27:50 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:51

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ τὸ καταπέτασμα τοῦ ναοῦ ἐσχίσθη ⸂ἀπʼ ἄνωθεν ἕως κάτω εἰς δύο⸃, καὶ ἡ γῆ ἐσείσθη, καὶ αἱ πέτραι ἐσχίσθησαν,

kai idoy to katapetasma toy naoy eschisthe ap anothen eos kato eis dyo, kai e ge eseisthe, kai ai petrai eschisthesan,

KJV: And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

AKJV: 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 rent;

ASV: 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;

YLT: and lo, the vail of the sanctuary was rent in two from top unto bottom, and the earth did quake, and the rocks were rent,

Exposition: Matthew 27:51 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:52

Greek

καὶ τὰ μνημεῖα ἀνεῴχθησαν καὶ πολλὰ σώματα τῶν κεκοιμημένων ἁγίων ⸀ἠγέρθησαν,

kai ta mnemeia aneochthesan kai polla somata ton kekoimemenon agion egerthesan,

KJV: And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

AKJV: And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

ASV: and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints that had fallen asleep were raised;

YLT: and the tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who have fallen asleep, arose,

Exposition: Matthew 27:52 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:53

Greek

καὶ ἐξελθόντες ἐκ τῶν μνημείων μετὰ τὴν ἔγερσιν αὐτοῦ εἰσῆλθον εἰς τὴν ἁγίαν πόλιν καὶ ἐνεφανίσθησαν πολλοῖς.

kai exelthontes ek ton mnemeion meta ten egersin aytoy eiselthon eis ten agian polin kai enephanisthesan pollois.

KJV: And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

AKJV: And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared to many.

ASV: and coming forth out of the tombs after his resurrection they entered into the holy city and appeared unto many.

YLT: and having come forth out of the tombs after his rising, they went into the holy city, and appeared to many.

Exposition: Matthew 27:53 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:54

Greek

Ὁ δὲ ἑκατόνταρχος καὶ οἱ μετʼ αὐτοῦ τηροῦντες τὸν Ἰησοῦν ἰδόντες τὸν σεισμὸν καὶ τὰ ⸀γενόμενα ἐφοβήθησαν σφόδρα λέγοντες· Ἀληθῶς ⸂θεοῦ υἱὸς⸃ ἦν οὗτος.

O de ekatontarchos kai oi met aytoy teroyntes ton Iesoyn idontes ton seismon kai ta genomena ephobethesan sphodra legontes· Alethos theoy yios en oytos.

KJV: Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

AKJV: Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

ASV: 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.

YLT: And the centurion, and those with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake, and the things that were done, were exceedingly afraid, saying, `Truly this was God's Son.'

Exposition: Matthew 27:54 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:55

Greek

Ἦσαν δὲ ἐκεῖ γυναῖκες πολλαὶ ἀπὸ μακρόθεν θεωροῦσαι, αἵτινες ἠκολούθησαν τῷ Ἰησοῦ ἀπὸ τῆς Γαλιλαίας διακονοῦσαι αὐτῷ·

Esan de ekei gynaikes pollai apo makrothen theoroysai, aitines ekoloythesan to Iesoy apo tes Galilaias diakonoysai ayto·

KJV: And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

AKJV: And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him:

ASV: And many women were there beholding from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

YLT: And there were there many women beholding from afar, who did follow Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him,

Exposition: Matthew 27:55 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:56

Greek

ἐν αἷς ἦν Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ καὶ Μαρία ἡ τοῦ Ἰακώβου καὶ ⸀Ἰωσὴφ μήτηρ καὶ ἡ μήτηρ τῶν υἱῶν Ζεβεδαίου.

en ais en Maria e Magdalene kai Maria e toy Iakoboy kai Ioseph meter kai e meter ton yion Zebedaioy.

KJV: Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.

AKJV: Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.

ASV: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

YLT: among whom was Mary the Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and of Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

Exposition: Matthew 27:56 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:57

Greek

Ὀψίας δὲ γενομένης ἦλθεν ἄνθρωπος πλούσιος ἀπὸ Ἁριμαθαίας, τοὔνομα Ἰωσήφ, ὃς καὶ αὐτὸς ⸀ἐμαθητεύθη τῷ Ἰησοῦ·

Opsias de genomenes elthen anthropos ploysios apo Arimathaias, toynoma Ioseph, os kai aytos ematheteythe to Iesoy·

KJV: When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:

AKJV: When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:

ASV: And when even was come, there came a rich man from Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:

YLT: And evening having come, there came a rich man, from Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was discipled to Jesus,

Exposition: Matthew 27:57 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:58

Greek

οὗτος προσελθὼν τῷ Πιλάτῳ ᾐτήσατο τὸ σῶμα τοῦ Ἰησοῦ. τότε ὁ Πιλᾶτος ἐκέλευσεν ⸀ἀποδοθῆναι.

oytos proselthon to Pilato etesato to soma toy Iesoy. tote o Pilatos ekeleysen apodothenai.

KJV: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.

AKJV: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.

ASV: this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded it to be given up.

YLT: he having gone near to Pilate, asked for himself the body of Jesus; then Pilate commanded the body to be given back.

Exposition: Matthew 27:58 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:59

Greek

καὶ λαβὼν τὸ σῶμα ὁ Ἰωσὴφ ἐνετύλιξεν ⸀αὐτὸ σινδόνι καθαρᾷ,

kai labon to soma o Ioseph enetylixen ayto sindoni kathara,

KJV: And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

AKJV: And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

ASV: And Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

YLT: And having taken the body, Joseph wrapped it in clean linen,

Exposition: Matthew 27:59 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:60

Greek

καὶ ἔθηκεν αὐτὸ ἐν τῷ καινῷ αὐτοῦ μνημείῳ ὃ ἐλατόμησεν ἐν τῇ πέτρᾳ, καὶ προσκυλίσας λίθον μέγαν τῇ θύρᾳ τοῦ μνημείου ἀπῆλθεν.

kai etheken ayto en to kaino aytoy mnemeio o elatomesen en te petra, kai proskylisas lithon megan te thyra toy mnemeioy apelthen.

KJV: 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 sepulchre, and departed.

AKJV: 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 sepulcher, and departed.

ASV: 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.

YLT: and laid it in his new tomb, that he hewed in the rock, and having rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, he went away;

Exposition: Matthew 27:60 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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 sepulchre, and departed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:61

Greek

ἦν δὲ ἐκεῖ ⸀Μαριὰμ ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ καὶ ἡ ἄλλη Μαρία καθήμεναι ἀπέναντι τοῦ τάφου.

en de ekei Mariam e Magdalene kai e alle Maria kathemenai apenanti toy taphoy.

KJV: And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

AKJV: And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulcher. ¶

ASV: And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

YLT: and there were there Mary the Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over-against the sepulchre.

Exposition: Matthew 27:61 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:62

Greek

Τῇ δὲ ἐπαύριον, ἥτις ἐστὶν μετὰ τὴν παρασκευήν, συνήχθησαν οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ Φαρισαῖοι πρὸς Πιλᾶτον

Te de epayrion, etis estin meta ten paraskeyen, synechthesan oi archiereis kai oi Pharisaioi pros Pilaton

KJV: Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

AKJV: Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together to Pilate,

ASV: Now on the morrow, which is the day after the Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together unto Pilate,

YLT: And on the morrow that is after the preparation, were gathered together the chief priests, and the Pharisees, unto Pilate,

Exposition: Matthew 27:62 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:63

Greek

λέγοντες· Κύριε, ἐμνήσθημεν ὅτι ἐκεῖνος ὁ πλάνος εἶπεν ἔτι ζῶν· Μετὰ τρεῖς ἡμέρας ἐγείρομαι·

legontes· Kyrie, emnesthemen oti ekeinos o planos eipen eti zon· Meta treis emeras egeiromai·

KJV: Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.

AKJV: Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.

ASV: saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said while he was yet alive, After three days I rise again.

YLT: saying, `Sir, we have remembered that that deceiver said while yet living, After three days I do rise;

Exposition: Matthew 27:63 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:64

Greek

κέλευσον οὖν ἀσφαλισθῆναι τὸν τάφον ἕως τῆς τρίτης ἡμέρας, μήποτε ἐλθόντες οἱ μαθηταὶ ⸀αὐτοῦ κλέψωσιν αὐτὸν καὶ εἴπωσιν τῷ λαῷ· Ἠγέρθη ἀπὸ τῶν νεκρῶν, καὶ ἔσται ἡ ἐσχάτη πλάνη χείρων τῆς πρώτης.

keleyson oyn asphalisthenai ton taphon eos tes trites emeras, mepote elthontes oi mathetai aytoy klepsosin ayton kai eiposin to lao· Egerthe apo ton nekron, kai estai e eschate plane cheiron tes protes.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Command therefore that the sepulcher be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say to the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.

ASV: 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.

YLT: command, then, the sepulchre to be made secure till the third day, lest his disciples, having come by night, may steal him away, and may say to the people, He rose from the dead, and the last deceit shall be worse than the first.'

Exposition: Matthew 27:64 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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 th...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:65

Greek

⸀ἔφη αὐτοῖς ὁ Πιλᾶτος· Ἔχετε κουστωδίαν· ὑπάγετε ἀσφαλίσασθε ὡς οἴδατε.

ephe aytois o Pilatos· Echete koystodian· ypagete asphalisasthe os oidate.

KJV: Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.

AKJV: Pilate said to them, You have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as you can.

ASV: Pilate said unto them, Ye have a guard: go, make it as sure as ye can.

YLT: And Pilate said to them, `Ye have a watch, go away, make secure--as ye have known;'

Exposition: Matthew 27:65 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 27:66

Greek

οἱ δὲ πορευθέντες ἠσφαλίσαντο τὸν τάφον σφραγίσαντες τὸν λίθον μετὰ τῆς κουστωδίας.

oi de poreythentes esphalisanto ton taphon sphragisantes ton lithon meta tes koystodias.

KJV: So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

AKJV: So they went, and made the sepulcher sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

ASV: So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, the guard being with them.

YLT: and they, having gone, did make the sepulchre secure, having sealed the stone, together with the watch.

Exposition: Matthew 27:66 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.