Catholic Public Domain Version
"And gathering together with the elders, having taken counsel, they gave an abundant sum of money to the soldiers, "
— Matthew 28:12, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,”
“And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much 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, “Hail.” But they drew near and took hold of his feet, and they adored him.
Then Jesus said to them: “Do not be afraid. Go, announce it to my brothers, so that they may go to Galilee. There they shall see me.”
And when they had departed, behold, some of the guards went into the city, and they reported to the leaders of the priests all that had happened.
And gathering together with the elders, having taken counsel, they gave an abundant sum of money to the soldiers,
saying: “Say that his disciples arrived at night and stole him away, while we were sleeping.
And if the procurator hears about this, we will persuade him, and we will protect you.”
Then, having accepted the money, they did as they were instructed. And this word has been spread among the Jews, even to this day.