Matthew 28:12 net — After they had assembled with the elders and formed a plan, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,

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"After they had assembled with the elders and formed a plan, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,"

— Matthew 28:12, NET Bible

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Matthew 28 — Context

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But Jesus met them, saying,“Greetings!” They came to him, held on to his feet and worshiped him.

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Then Jesus said to them,“Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee. They will see me there.”

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The Guards’ Report While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests everything that had happened.

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After they had assembled with the elders and formed a plan, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,

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telling them,“You are to say,‘His disciples came at night and stole his body while we were asleep.’

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If this matter is heard before the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”

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So they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story is told among the Jews to this day.

Matthew 28:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 28:12 say?
Matthew 28:12 in the NET Bible reads: “After they had assembled with the elders and formed a plan, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,”
Where is Matthew 28:12 in the Bible?
Matthew 28:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 28, verse 12.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 28:12.
What translation should I read Matthew 28:12 in?
Matthew 28:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 28:12?
Matthew 28:12 reads (NET): “After they had assembled with the elders and formed a plan, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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