Matthew 28:12

And when they had met with the elders and conferred together, they heavily bribed the soldiers and told them to say,

Montgomery 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

11Now while they were on their way, some of the guard went into the city and told the high priest all that had happened.

13"His disciples came by night and stole him away, while we were asleep."

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Cross References

Matthew 27:1And 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 11:47So the chief priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin.

Acts 4:5There was held in Jerusalem, next morning, a meeting of their rulers, the elders and scribes,

Acts 5:40They gave in to him; and called the apostles in, and after flogging them, released them, with instructions not to speak about the name of Jesus.

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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