Matthew 27:4

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Summary

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

The innocent

What

General references

Bible References

The innocent

As he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him: "Have nothing to do with that innocent man; I have suffered greatly as a result of a dream about him today."

Because he killed innocent people and stained Jerusalem with their blood, the Lord was unwilling to forgive them.

But you should take careful note of this: If you put me to death, you will bring on yourselves and this city and those who live in it the guilt of murdering an innocent man. For the Lord has sent me to speak all this where you can hear it. That is the truth!"

So they cried out to the Lord, "Oh, please, Lord, don't let us die on account of this man! Don't hold us guilty of shedding innocent blood. After all, you, Lord, have done just as you pleased."

A third time he said to them, "Why? What wrong has he done? I have found him guilty of no crime deserving death. I will therefore flog him and release him."

The Jewish leaders replied, "We have a law, and according to our law he ought to die, because he claimed to be the Son of God!"

Though they found no basis for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have him executed.

For it is indeed fitting for us to have such a high priest: holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

but by precious blood like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb, namely Christ.

What

In reply all the people said, "Let his blood be on us and on our children!"

but since it concerns points of disagreement about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I will not be a judge of these things!"

influenced by the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared.

They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

not like Cain who was of the evil one and brutally murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his deeds were evil, but his brother's were righteous.

And those who live on the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate, even sending gifts to each other, because these two prophets had tormented those who live on the earth.

General references

And the Lord sent a plague on the people because they had made the calf -- the one Aaron made.

if it is to be acceptable for your benefit it must be a flawless male from the cattle, sheep, or goats.

You must not shed innocent blood in your land that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, for that would make you guilty.

Cursed is the one who takes a bribe to kill an innocent person.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!'

but these men lie in wait for their own blood, they ambush their own lives!

The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him.

Although it grieved the king deeply, he did not want to reject her request because of his oath and his guests.

They will say, 'This man began to build and was not able to finish!'