Matthew 28:12

And being assembled with the elders, and having held a council, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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, some of the guards who were come into the city, had told the chief priests all things which had happened.

13saying, Report, that his disciples coming by night stole him away, while you were asleep.

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Cross References

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

John 11:47The chief priests and Pharisees therefore called the sanhedrim together, and said, What are we about? for this man is doing many miracles.

Acts 4:5Now it came to pass that the next morning, their rulers, and elders, and scribes, were assembled at Jerusalem,

Acts 5:40And to him they assented: and calling in the apostles, after scourging them, they commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and dismissed 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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