When Matthys made his demand for the execution of all "godless" citizens of Münster, Knipperdolling convinced him to allow people a week's time to be baptised, or leave the city.
Da Matthijs krævede, at alle "gudløse" borgere i Münster skulle henrettes, overtalte Knipperdolling ham til at give dem en uges frist til enten at blive døbt eller forlade byen.