Matthew 28:12
“And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,”
Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
Related Verses
“So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.”
“Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.”
“Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,”
“And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in.”
“Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;”