Matthew 28:12

After the chief priests had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers

Text-Critical English NT

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 went, behold, some of the guards went into the city and brought word to the chief priests of all that had taken place.

13and said, “Tell people, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were sleeping.’

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Cross References

Matthew 27:1Now when morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.

John 11:47So the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a meeting of the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we going to do? For this man is doing many signs.

Acts 4:5On the next day, the rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem,

Acts 5:40They were persuaded by him, and after calling in the apostles, they beat them, 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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