Matthew 28:12

And being assembled along with the elders, and taking counsel, they gave much money to the soldiers,

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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

11And they going, behold, certain ones of the watch having come into the city, proclaimed to the chief priests all things which had taken place.

13saying, You tell, that His disciples, having come by night, stole Him away while we slept.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:1And it being morning, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put Him to death.

John 11:47Then the chief priests and Pharisees assembled the Sanhedrin, and continued to say, What are we doing? because this man is doing many miracles.

Acts 4:5And it came to pass on the morrow, the rulers and elders and scribes

Acts 5:40And they obeyed him, and having called the apostles, beating them, they commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and sent them away.

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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