Matthew 28:12

When they had met with the elders and consulted together, they gave plenty 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

11Now while they were going, get this, some of the guard went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

13saying: “Say that his disciples came at night and stole him while you were sleeping.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:1When early morning came, all the chief priests and elders plotted against Jesus to kill Him.

John 11:47Then the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council and said: “What can we do? Because this man performs many miraculous signs;

Acts 4:5So the next day an assembly of their rulers, both elders and scribes, occurred in Jerusalem,

Acts 5:40Well they were persuaded by him, and summoned the Apostles; after beating them they 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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