Matthew 28:12

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

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Other Translations for Matthew 28:12

BSB

And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money

AKJV

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

CPDV

And gathering together with the elders, having taken counsel, they gave an abundant sum of money to the soldiers,

ERV

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

NHEB

When they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers,

SMT

And having been gathered together with the elders, and having taken counsel, they gave sufficient silver coins to the soldiers,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 28:12

AndG2532ConjunctionwhentheywereassembledG4863Verb withG3326PrepositiontheeldersG4245Adjective andG5037hadtakenG2983Verb counselG4824Noun NeutertheygaveG1325Verb largeG2425Adjective moneyG694Noun NeuteruntothesoldiersG4757Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 28:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 28:12

Summary

Leaders bribe soldiers with substantial payment

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Elders pay soldiers

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD