Matthew 28:12

And gathering together with the elders, having taken counsel, they gave an abundant sum of money to the soldiers,

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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

11And when they had departed, behold, some of the guards went into the city, and they reported to the leaders of the priests all that had happened.

13saying: “Say that his disciples arrived at night and stole him away, while we were sleeping.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:1Why have the Gentiles been seething, and why have the people been pondering nonsense?

Matthew 27:1Then, when morning arrived, all the leaders of the priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, so that they might deliver him to death.

John 11:47And so, the high priests and the Pharisees gathered a council, and they were saying: “What can we do? For this man accomplishes many signs.

Acts 4:5And it happened on the next day that their leaders and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem,

Acts 5:40And calling in the Apostles, having beaten them, they warned them not to speak at all in the name of Jesus. And they dismissed them.

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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