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Matthew 27:65 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Matthew 27:65 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 27 verse 65 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.”
Matthew 27:65 (KJV)
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Ye have a watch (ἔχετε κουστωδίαν)—Pilate granted their request, assigning Roman temple guards (koustodia, a Latin loanword). His dismissive go your way, make it as sure as ye can (ὑπάγετε ἀσφαλίσασθε ὡς οἴδατε) drips with irony: 'secure it as best you know how.' Pilate saw through their fear—a dead man needs no guard.The phrase 'as ye can' acknowledges human limitation. They would deploy maximum security: stone, seal, soldiers. Yet all human safeguards proved powerless against divine power. The secured tomb became God's set stage: when Jesus rose despite every precaution, only supernatural re...
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Cross-References for Matthew 27:65
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“sealing the stone.”
“behold”
“Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.”
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”