American Standard Version
"And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers, "
— Matthew 28:12, American Standard Version
“And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,”
“When they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers,”
“After they had assembled with the elders and formed a plan, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,”
“And they being assembled together with the ancients, taking counsel, gave a great sum of money to the soldiers,”
“And when they had come together with those in authority, and had made their decision, they gave much money to the watchmen, saying,”
“And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,”
And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.
Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.
And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much 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 rid you of care.
So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day.