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New International Version
While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.

New Living Translation
As the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the leading priests what had happened.

English Standard Version
While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place.

Berean Standard Bible
While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

Berean Literal Bible
Andwhile they were going, behold, some of the guard, having gone into the city, reported to the chief priests all the things having been done.

King James Bible
Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

New King James Version
Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all the things that had happened.

New American Standard Bible
Now while they were on their way, some of themen from the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

NASB 1995
Now while they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

NASB 1977
Now while they were on their way, behold, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now while they were on their way, behold, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

Amplified Bible
While they were on their way, some of the [Roman] guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.

Christian Standard Bible
As they were on their way, some of the guards came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As they were on their way, some of the guards came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.

American Standard Version
Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.

Contemporary English Version
While the women were on their way, some soldiers who had been guarding the tomb went into the city. They told the chief priests everything that had happened.

English Revised Version
Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city. They told the chief priests everything that had happened.

Good News Translation
While the women went on their way, some of the soldiers guarding the tomb went back to the city and told the chief priests everything that had happened.

International Standard Version
While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the high priests everything that had happened.

NET Bible
While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests everything that had happened.

New Heart English Bible
Now while they were going, look, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed to the chief priests all the things that had been done.

Weymouth New Testament
While they went on this errand, some of the guards came into the city and reported to the High Priests every detail of what had happened.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

World English Bible
Now while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And while they are going on, behold, certain of the guard having come into the city, reported to the chief priests all the things that happened,

Berean Literal Bible
Andwhile they were going, behold, some of the guard, having gone into the city, reported to the chief priests all the things having been done.

Young's Literal Translation
And while they are going on, lo, certain of the watch having come to the city, told to the chief priests all the things that happened,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they going, behold certain of the watch having come to the city, announced to the chief priests all having been done.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Who when they were departed, behold some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all things that had been done.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when they had departed, behold, some of the guards went into the city, and they reported to the leaders of the priests all that had happened.

New American Bible
While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had happened.

New Revised Standard Version
While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests everything that had happened.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
When they were going, some of the guards came into the city, and told the high priests everything that had happened.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And as they were going, some of the guards came to the city and they told the Chief Priests everything that had occurred.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
While they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told the chief priests all things that were done.

Godbey New Testament
And they going, behold, certain ones of the watch having come into the city, proclaimed to the chief priests all things which had taken place.

Haweis New Testament
And as they were going, some of the guards who were come into the city, had told the chief priests all things which had happened.

Mace New Testament
Now when they were gone, some of the guards went into the city, and informed the chief priests of all that had happened.

Weymouth New Testament
While they went on this errand, some of the guards came into the city and reported to the High Priests every detail of what had happened.

Worrell New Testament
And, as they were going, behold, some of the guard going into the city, reported to the high priests all that had happened.

Worsley New Testament
Now while they were going, behold some of the guard came into the city, and told the chief priests all that had happened:

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Report of the Guards
10“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”11While the women were on their way,some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.12And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money…

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Cross References

Acts 4:16-18
“What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it. / But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.” / Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

Acts 5:28-29
“We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.” / But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

Matthew 27:62-66
The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate. / “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ / So give the order that the tomb be secured until the third day. Otherwise, His disciples may come and steal Him away and tell the people He has risen from the dead. And this last deception would be worse than the first.” ...

John 11:47-48
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”

Acts 23:12-15
When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...

Matthew 12:14
But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.

Mark 14:1
Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him.

Luke 22:2
and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.

John 12:10-11
So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, / for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.

Acts 6:11-14
Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. ...

Acts 24:1-9
Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. / When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. / In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude. ...

Psalm 2:1-3
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”

Psalm 31:13
For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.

Psalm 64:2-6
Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity, / who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, / ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear. ...

Isaiah 8:12
“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.

Treasury of Scripture

Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed to the chief priests all the things that were done.

some.

Matthew 28:4
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as deadmen.

Matthew 27:65,66
Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, makeit as sure as ye can…

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Matthew 28

1.Christ's resurrection is declared by an angel to the women.
9.He himself appears unto them.
11.The chief priests pay the soldiers to say that he was stolen out of his tomb.
16.Christ appears to his disciples,
18.and sends them to baptize and teach all nations.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

While the women were on their way
This phrase refers to the women who had visited Jesus' tomb early on the first day of the week. They were on their way to inform the disciples of the resurrection, as instructed by the angel. This highlights the role of women as the first witnesses to the resurrection, which is significant given the cultural context where women's testimonies were often undervalued. This moment underscores the transformative nature of the Gospel, where societal norms are upended.

some of the guards went into the city
The guards mentioned here were Roman soldiers assigned to watch over Jesus' tomb to prevent His body from being stolen, as the chief priests and Pharisees had feared. Their going into the city, likely Jerusalem, indicates a sense of urgency and the gravity of the situation, as they were responsible for the security of the tomb. The city, being the center of Jewish religious life, is significant as the place where the news of the resurrection would first spread.

and reported to the chief priests all that had happened
The guards' report to the chief priests is crucial, as it sets the stage for the religious leaders' response to the resurrection. The chief priests were part of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, and had been instrumental in orchestrating Jesus' crucifixion. Their receipt of the guards' report highlights the tension between the miraculous event of the resurrection and the religious leaders' attempts to suppress it. This moment fulfills Jesus' predictions of His resurrection and the opposition it would face, as seen in earlier Gospel accounts. The guards' testimony, despite their pagan background, inadvertently supports the truth of the resurrection, contrasting with the disbelief of the religious leaders.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Women
Refers to the women who visited Jesus' tomb and were the first to witness His resurrection. They were on their way to inform the disciples of the risen Christ.

2.The Guards
Roman soldiers assigned to watch over Jesus' tomb to prevent His body from being stolen. They witnessed the resurrection events and went to report to the chief priests.

3.The City
Refers to Jerusalem, the central location of Jewish religious life and the place where the chief priests resided.

4.The Chief Priests
Jewish religious leaders who were part of the Sanhedrin. They were responsible for maintaining religious order and were opposed to Jesus' ministry.

5.The Report
The guards' account of the supernatural events at the tomb, which they relayed to the chief priests.

Teaching Points

The Reality of the Resurrection
The guards' report to the chief priests underscores the reality of the resurrection. Despite their intentions, their testimony confirms the miraculous event.

Opposition to the Truth
The chief priests' response to the guards' report highlights how some will go to great lengths to suppress the truth. Believers should be prepared for opposition when standing for the truth of the Gospel.

The Role of Witnesses
The guards, though not believers, became unwitting witnesses to the resurrection. God can use anyone to fulfill His purposes and testify to His truth.

Courage in Proclaiming the Gospel
Just as the women courageously went to tell the disciples, believers are called to boldly proclaim the resurrection, regardless of potential opposition.

The Importance of Integrity
The guards faced a moral dilemma in reporting the truth. Believers are encouraged to maintain integrity and honesty, even when it is difficult.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Matthew 28:11?

2.How does Matthew 28:11 illustrate the power of truth over deception?

3.What can we learn about human nature from the guards' actions in Matthew 28:11?

4.How does Matthew 28:11 connect with other instances of falsehood in Scripture?

5.How should Christians respond to false narratives about Jesus today?

6.What steps can we take to uphold truth in our communities?

7.How does Matthew 28:11 challenge the authenticity of the resurrection account?

8.Why did the guards report to the chief priests in Matthew 28:11?

9.What historical evidence supports the events described in Matthew 28:11?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 28?

11.How do you share faith with the opposite gender?

12.What does the Bible say about societal hierarchy?

13.How do we know Christianity isn’t just one of many myths?

14.What does the folded napkin symbolize in the Bible?

What Does Matthew 28:11 Mean

While the women were on their way

“While the women were on their way” (Matthew 28:11) links directly to verses 8–10, where Mary Magdalene and “the other Mary” hurried from the empty tomb “with fear and great joy” to tell the disciples.

• The women have just received angelic confirmation that “He is risen, just as He said” (Matthew 28:6).

• Their obedience to the angel’s command (Matthew 28:7) and personal encounter with the risen Christ (Matthew 28:9–10) underscore God’s pattern of revealing truth first to humble, faithful witnesses (compareLuke 1:46-55;John 20:17-18).

• The phrase establishes a simultaneous timeline: as authentic witnesses hurry to spread the good news, hostile forces move to suppress it.

some of the guards went into the city

The guards had been posted by order of the chief priests and Pharisees to prevent any claim of resurrection (Matthew 27:62-66).

• Verse 4 records that at the angel’s appearance “the guards trembled and became like dead men,” showing they fully experienced the supernatural event.

• Instead of fleeing home or reporting to Pilate, “some of the guards went into the city,” suggesting an urgent, deliberate choice to consult the very leaders who had commissioned them.

• Their trek to Jerusalem parallels earlier scenes where those confronted with undeniable miracles still run to the religious authorities (John 9:13 after the man born blind was healed).

• Even pagan soldiers now bear witness—an echo of the centurion at the cross who declared, “Truly this was the Son of God!” (Matthew 27:54).

reported to the chief priests all that had happened

The guards give a full account, confirming every resurrection detail.

• Their testimony provides unintended corroboration from hostile witnesses, fulfillingProverbs 14:25, “A truthful witness saves lives.”

• Ironically, the same leaders who bribed Judas (Matthew 26:14-15) quickly bribe the guards (Matthew 28:12-15) to spread a false narrative, illustratingRomans 1:18: “men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness.”

• This hard-hearted response echoes earlier plots: after Lazarus was raised, “the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin” to stop Jesus (John 11:47-53).

• Their cover-up becomes evidence; the invented story that disciples stole the body concedes the tomb was empty (Acts 4:1-3; 5:28).

summary

Matthew 28:11 shows two streams racing from the empty tomb: joyful women proclaiming life, and shaken guards reporting to leaders determined to smother that truth. The verse highlights God’s sovereign use of both friends and foes to attest the resurrection, exposes the futility of human schemes against divine facts, and invites every reader to side with the honest witnesses who saw and believed.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(11)Some of the watch.--This incident, like that of the appointment of the guard, is reported by St. Matthew only. As writing primarily for the Jews of Palestine, it was natural that he should take special notice of the rumour which hindered many of them from accepting the fact of the Resurrection, and trace it to its corrupt source. The object of the soldiers was, of course, to escape the penalty which they were likely to incur for seeming negligence, but their statement to the priests was at first a truthful one. They told "all the things that were done"--the earthquake, the opened and emptied sepulchre, perhaps also of the form in bright raiment that had filled them with speechless terror.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 11-15. -The Roman soldiers bribed by the Jewish rulers to give a false account of the Resurrection. (Peculiar to St. Matthew.)Verse 11. -When (while)they were going. Into the city, in order to find the disciples and to deliver to them their Lord's message. This account takes up the narrative ofMatthew 27:63-66 and ver. 4 of this chapter. As soon as they recovered from their swoon and had assured themselves that the tomb was empty, the soldiers hurried in affright to the Jewish rulers, under whose orders they had temporarily been placed, and told themall the things that were done. They could speak of the earthquake, of the appearing of the angel, of the removal of the stone, of the absence of the body which they were appointed to watch. Their task was done; the corpse was gone, they knew not how taken; they could not be expected to contend with supernatural visitants, or to guard against supernatural occurrences. St. Matthew seems to have introduced this incident in order to account for the prevalence of the lying rumour which he proceeds to mention, and which had been widely disseminated among his countrymen.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

While
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[the women]
αὐτῶν(autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

were on their way,
Πορευομένων(Poreuomenōn)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 4198:To travel, journey, go, die.

some
τινες(tines)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5100:Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

of the
τῆς(tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

guards
κουστωδίας(koustōdias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2892:A guard, watch. Of Latin origin; 'custody', i.e. A Roman sentry.

went
ἐλθόντες(elthontes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2064:To come, go.

into
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὴν(tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

city
πόλιν(polin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4172:A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.

[and] reported
ἀπήγγειλαν(apēngeilan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 518:To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.

to the
τοῖς(tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

chief priests
ἀρχιερεῦσιν(archiereusin)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 749:High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.

all
ἅπαντα(hapanta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 537:All, the whole, altogether. Absolutely all or every one.

that
τὰ(ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

had happened.
γενόμενα(genomena)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1096:A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

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