NET Bible
"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
“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,”
“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,”
But Jesus met them, saying,“Greetings!” They came to him, held on to his feet and worshiped him.
Then Jesus said to them,“Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee. They will see me there.”
The Guards’ Report While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests everything that had happened.
After they had assembled with the elders and formed a plan, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
telling them,“You are to say,‘His disciples came at night and stole his body while we were asleep.’
If this matter is heard before the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
So they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story is told among the Jews to this day.