Matthew 28:12

And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money

Berean Standard Bible

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

11While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

13and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’

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Cross References

Psalms 2:1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

Matthew 27:1When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.

John 11:47Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.

Acts 4:5The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,

Acts 5:40At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released 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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