Matthew 28:12

So the latter held a conference with the Elders, and after consultation with them they heavily bribed the soldiers,

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

11While they went on this errand, some of the guards came into the city and reported to the High Priests every detail of what had happened.

13telling them to say, "His disciples came during the night and stole his body while we were asleep."

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Cross References

Matthew 27:1When morning came all the High Priests and the Elders of the people consulted together against Jesus to put Him to death;

John 11:47Therefore the High Priests and the Pharisees held a meeting of the Sanhedrin. "What steps are we taking?" they asked one another; "for this man is performing a great number of miracles.

Acts 4:5The next day a meeting was held in Jerusalem of their Rulers, Elders, and Scribes,

Acts 5:40His advice carried conviction. So they called the Apostles in, and--after flogging them--ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and then 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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