Matthew 28:12

And when they came together with the elders, they held a consultation, and gave much money to the soldiers,

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

In Context

11While they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told the chief priests all things that were done.

13saying: Say that his disciples came by night and stole him away, while we were asleep.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:1When the morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people held a consultation against Jesus, that they might put him to death.

John 11:47Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called together the Sanhedrin, and said: What are we doing? For this man does many signs.

Acts 4:5And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers and elders and scribes,

Acts 5:40And they were persuaded by him; and when they had called the apostles in and scourged them, they commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

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 →

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