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Matthew 28:12 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, "
Matthew 28:12
Verse in Context
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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.
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Matthew 28:1
"In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre."
Matthew 28:2
"And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it."
Matthew 28:3
"His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:"
Matthew 28:4
"And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead"
Matthew 28:5
"And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified."
Matthew 28:6
"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."
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