Translations
Modern
And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money
Traditional
And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
Literal
And having been gathered together with the elders and having taken counsel, they gave many pieces of silver to the soldiers,
Latin
Et congregati cum senioribus consilio accepto, pecuniam copiosam dederunt militibus,
Original
Greek
English
And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money
Notes
Such a bribe was against the law (see Exodus 20:16; 23:8).
elders: See the study note on Matthew 21:23.
Theme notes and profiles
Bribery and Gifts Miracles Resurrection in the Old Testament The Resurrection of Jesus
Events
Glossary
Topics
Bribery: Soldiers Bribed to Declare That the Disciples Stole the Body of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Arises from the Dead (Just Outside Jerusalem) Money: Silver Used As Soldiers: Guard the Gravesite of Jesus The Resurrection of Christ was Attested by His Enemies Witness: Corrupted by Money