Matthew 28:12

And when they had assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money to the soldiers,

Revised King James New Testament

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And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

In Context

11Now when they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.

13Saying, Say, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:1When the morning had come, 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 the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, What should we do? for this man performs many miraculous signs.

Acts 4:5And it came to pass on the next day, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,

Acts 5:40And they agreed with him: and when they had called in the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

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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