Matthew 28:12

After the chief priests had met with the elders, and worked out a plan, they bribed the soldiers with a great deal of money.

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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

11As they left, some of the guards went into the city and explained to the chief priests everything that had happened.

13“Say that his disciples came during the night and stole him while we were sleeping,” they told the soldiers.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:1Why are the nations plotting rebellion? The peoples devise schemes, but they're pointless.

Matthew 27:1Early in the morning all the chief priests and elders of the people consulted together and decided to have Jesus put to death.

John 11:47Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the ruling council. “What shall we do?” they asked. “This man is doing many miracles.

Acts 4:5The next day, the rulers, elders, and religious leaders met together in Jerusalem.

Acts 5:40They were convinced by what he said. So they called the apostles back in, had them whipped, and ordered them not to say anything in the name of Jesus. Then they 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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