Matthew 28:12

And having assembled with the elders, and taken counsel together, they gave a large sum 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

11And as they were going, lo! some of the guard came into the city, and told the chief priests all that had taken place.

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

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Cross References

Psalms 2:1Why do the heathen rage, And the nations meditate a vain thing?

Matthew 27:1And when it was morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people consulted together against Jesus, to put him to death.

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

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

Acts 5:40And they were persuaded by him; and having called the apostles, they beat them, and commanded 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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