“And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,”
Matthew 28:12 (KJV)
Context Reading
10Then said Jesus unto them,Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. 11¶ Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. 12And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, 13Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. 14And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.