World English Bible
"When they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers,"
— Matthew 28:12, World English 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, ”
“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,”
As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
Then Jesus said to them, "Don't be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me."
Now while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.
When they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers,
saying, "Say that his disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
If this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry."
So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until this day.