Matthew 28:12

And they assembled with the Elders, and held a council; and they gave no little money to the guards,

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 while they were going, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all that had occurred.

13and said to them: Say ye, that his disciples came and stole him away by night, while we were asleep.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:1And when it was morning, the chief priests and the elders of the people held a council against Jesus, how they might put him to death.

John 11:47And the chief priests and Pharisees assembled together, and said: What shall we do? For this man worketh many signs.

Acts 4:5And the next day, the rulers and the Elders and the Scribes assembled;

Acts 5:40And they called the legates, and scourged them, and commanded them not to teach 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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