Common English Bible

Matthew 27:8-14 Common English Bible (CEB)

8. That’s why that field is called "Field of Blood" to this very day.

9. This fulfilled the words of Jeremiah the prophet: And I took the thirty pieces of silver, the price for the one whose price had been set by some of the Israelites,

10. and I gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord commanded me.

11. Jesus was brought before the governor. The governor said, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus replied, "That’s what you say."

12. But he didn’t answer when the chief priests and elders accused him.

13. Then Pilate said, "Don’t you hear the testimony they bring against you?"

14. But he didn’t answer, not even a single word. So the governor was greatly amazed.