Matthew 28:11-15
English Standard Version
The Report of the Guard
11 While they were going, behold, some of (A)the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place. 12 And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers 13 and said, “Tell people, (B)‘His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.’ 14 And if this comes to (C)the governor's ears, we will (D)satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 So they took the money and did as they were directed. And this story has been spread among the Jews (E)to this day.
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Matthew 28:11-15
International Standard Version
The Guards Report to the High Priests
11 While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the high priests everything that had happened. 12 So they met with the elders and agreed on a plan to give the soldiers a large[a] amount of money. 13 They said, “Say that Jesus’[b] disciples came at night and stole him while you were sleeping. 14 If this is reported to the governor, we’ll personally persuade him to keep you out of trouble.”[c] 15 So the soldiers[d] took the money, did as they were instructed, and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
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- Matthew 28:12 Or a sufficient
- Matthew 28:13 Lit. his
- Matthew 28:14 Lit. from worry
- Matthew 28:15 Lit. they
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