Matthew 28:12

And they gathered the together, with the elders, and toke councell, and gaue large money vnto the souldiers,

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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

11When they were gone, beholde, some of the watche came into the citie, and shewed vnto the hye priestes all the thynges that were done.

13Saying. Saye ye, that his disciples came by nyght, & stole hym away while ye slept.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:1When the mornyng was come, all the chiefe priestes, and the elders of the people, helde a councell agaynst Iesus to put hym to death.

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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