Matthew 28:12

and, being gathered together with the Elders and taking counsel, sufficient pieces of silver, gave they unto the soldiers,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 as they were, going, lo! certain of the guard, went into the city and reported unto the High-priests all the things that had come to pass;

13saying—Say ye, His disciples, coming, by night, stole him, while we were sleeping;

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Cross References

Psalms 2:1Wherefore have nations assembled in tumult? Or should, peoples, mutter an empty thing?

Matthew 27:1Now, when morning came, all the High-priests and Elders of the people took, counsel, against Jesus, so as to put him to death:

John 11:47The High-priests and Pharisees, therefore, brought together a high-council, and were saying—What are we to do, in that, this man, doeth, many signs?

Acts 4:5And it came to pass, upon the morrow, that there were gathered together of them, the rulers and the elders and the scribes, in Jerusalem;

Acts 5:40And they were persuaded by him; and, calling unto them the Apostles, they, with beating, charged them not be speaking upon 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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