Matthew 27:7
"The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, “It’s not lawful to put them into the treasury, since it is the price of blood.”"
Key Reflection
This verse highlights the moral corruption of the chief priests who recognize that thirty pieces of silver, a price often associated with betrayal (as in the case of Judah's betrayal of Jesus), cannot be used for sacred purposes due to its association with blood money. This act underscores their willingness to disregard both the sanctity of God’s temple and the justness of Christ's cause.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes