Matthew 28:12

And when they had come together with those in authority, and had made their decision, they gave much money to the watchmen, saying,

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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

11Now, while they were going, some of the watchmen came into the town and gave news to the chief priests of all the things which had taken place.

13Say, His disciples came by night and took him away secretly while we were sleeping.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:1Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the people so foolish?

Matthew 27:1Now when it was morning, all the chief priests and those in authority took thought together with the purpose of putting Jesus to death.

John 11:47Then the high priests and the Pharisees had a meeting and said, What are we doing? This man is doing a number of signs.

Acts 4:5And on the day after, the rulers and those in authority and the scribes came together in Jerusalem;

Acts 5:40And he seemed to them to be right: and they sent for the Apostles, and, after having them whipped and giving them orders to give no teaching in the name of Jesus, they 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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