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Berean Standard Bible

“If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.””

Matthew 28:14

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The tomb is empty, and some of the guards have gone into the city to report what happened to the chief priests. The leaders gather with the elders and devise a plan.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”

World English Bible (WEB)

If this comes to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry.”

King James Version (KJV)

And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And if this come to the governor`s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And if this comes to the ruler's ears, we will see that he does not make you responsible.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and if this be heard by the governor, we will persuade him, and you keep free from anxiety.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y si esto fuere oído del presidente, nosotros le persuadiremos, y os haremos seguros.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―Si el gobernador se entera —les aseguró el concilio—, nosotros nos encargaremos de que no les pase nada.

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