Matthew 28:12

And having assembled with the elders, and having taken counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,

Darby Translation

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 as they went, behold, some of the watch went into the city, and brought word to the chief priests of all that had taken place.

13saying, Say that his disciples coming by night stole him [while] we [were] sleeping.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:1Why are the nations in tumultuous agitation, and [why] do the peoples meditate a vain thing?

Matthew 27:1And when it was morning all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus so that they might put him to death.

John 11:47The chief priests, therefore, and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, What do we? for this man does many signs.

Acts 4:5And it came to pass on the morrow that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together at Jerusalem,

Acts 5:40And they listened to his advice; and having called the apostles, they beat them, and enjoined them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and 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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