Matthew 28:12

and they assembled with the elders, and taking counsel together gave the soldiers a large sum of money,

1770 John Worsley NT

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 while they were going, behold some of the guard came into the city, and told the chief priests all that had happened:

13saying, Do you say, that his disciples came by night, and stole Him away, while we were asleep.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:1And as soon as it was morning all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, how to get Him executed:

John 11:47Therefore the chief priests and the pharisees held a council and said, What are we doing? for this man worketh many miracles.

Acts 4:5And on the morrow their rulers, and elders, and scribes were gathered together at Jerusalem:

Acts 5:40So they took his advice, and having called for the apostles and scourged them, they charged them not to 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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