Matthew 28:15
And having taken the silver pieces, they did as they were instructed. And this saying was spread abroad among the Jews until this day.
A Conservative Version
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In Context
14And if this should be heard by the governor, we will persuade him, and will make you worry free.
16But the eleven disciples went for Galilee to the mountain where Jesus arranged for them.
Cross References
Matthew 26:15he said, What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him to you? And they weighed out to him thirty silver pieces.
1 Timothy 6:10For the love of money is a root of all the evils, of which some aspiring have wandered from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 28:12-16
The Resurrection. 11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. 12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. 14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly… Read the whole commentary →