Matthew 27:65
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 27:65 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 27:65 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 27:65 — KJV
“Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.”
— Matthew 27:65 (KJV)
Matthew 27:65 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 27:65
“And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.”
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“And he said unto him, Behold now, there is in this city a man of God, and he is an honourable man; all that he saith cometh surely to pass: now let us go thither; peradventure he can shew us our way that we should go.”
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“And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of mine head for ever.”
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“If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him? cut...: or, make a change hinder...: Heb. turn him away?”
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“Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?”
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