Matthew 28:12 · Webster's Bible
Matthew 28:12 in the Original Greek
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Matthew 28:12 in Other Translations
| KJV | And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, |
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| WEB | When they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers, |
| ASV | And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers, |
| YLT | and having been gathered together with the elders, counsel also having taken, they gave much money to the soldiers, |
| WBT | And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, |
| DBY | And having assembled with the elders, and having taken counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, |
Commentary on Matthew 28:12
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown · Matthew 28:12
And when they were assembled with the elders--But Joseph at least was absent: Gamaliel probably also; and perhaps others.
and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers--It would need a good deal; but the whole case of the Jewish authorities was now at stake. With what contempt must these soldiers have regarded the Jewish ecclesiastics!
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Questions about Matthew 28:12
What does Matthew 28:12 say?
Matthew 28:12 in the Webster's Bible reads: “And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,” Read it in the full context of Matthew 28, alongside the classic commentary on this page.
Where is Matthew 28:12 found in the Bible?
Matthew 28:12 is in the book of Matthew, chapter 28, verse 12, in the New Testament.
What Bible translation is Matthew 28:12 shown in?
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And when they were assembled with the elders,.... Upon this the grand sanhedrim was convened together, which consisted of the chief priests, Scribes, and elders;
and had taken counsel among themselves what steps to take to stifle this matter, that it might not spread and be believed by the people; they agreed upon this, as the best expedient, to bribe the soldiers to give a false account of it, as they did:
they gave large money unto the soldiers, or "sufficient money"; they gave large sums of money, as were enough to satisfy the soldiers; they gave them whatever they would have; for though these men were very covetous, yet upon this occasion gave liberally; and that perhaps which were for the sacrifices, or for the repair of the temple, or for the supply of the poor.