Matthew 28:12

And having assembled with the elders, and taken counsel, they gave much money to the soldiers,

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and reported to the chief priests all the things that were done.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 27:1AND when morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, so as to put him to death.

John 11:47Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said: What do we, seeing that this man works many signs?

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

Acts 5:40And to him they assented; and having called the apostles, they scourged them, and 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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