Matthew 28:12
And they gaddered them to gedder with the elders and toke counsell and gave large money vnto the soudiers
Tyndale New Testament
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In Context
13sayinge: Saye that his disciples came by nyght and stole him awaye whill ye slept.
Cross References
Matthew 27:1When the mornynge was come all the chefe prestes and the elders of the people helde a counsayle agenst Iesu to put him to deeth
John 11:47Then gadered the hye prestes and the Pharises a counsell and sayde: what do we? This man doeth many miracles.
Acts 4:5And it chaunsed on the morowe that their rulars and elders and Scribes
Acts 5:40And to him they agreed and called the Apostles and bet them and commaunded that they shuld not speake in the name of Iesu and let them goo.
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 →