Matthew 28:12

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,

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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 when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed to the chief priests all the things that had been done.

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

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Cross References

Psalms 2:1Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

Matthew 27:1When the morning was 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 convened a council, and said, What do we? for this man performeth many miracles.

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

Acts 5:40And to him they assented: and when they had called 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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