Matthew 28:10-14
New American Standard Bible
11Now while they were on their way, some of the men from the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.
12And when they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
13and said, 'You are to say, ‘His disciples came at night and stole Him while we were asleep.’
14And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will appease him and keep you out of trouble.'
King James Version
11Now 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.
Christian Standard Bible
11As they were on their way, some of the guards came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.
12After the priests had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money
13and told them, "Say this, 'His disciples came during the night and stole him while we were sleeping.'
14If this reaches the governor's ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble."
New Living Translation
11As the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the leading priests what had happened.
12A meeting with the elders was called, and they decided to give the soldiers a large bribe.
13They told the soldiers, 'You must say, ‘Jesus’ disciples came during the night while we were sleeping, and they stole his body.’
14If the governor hears about it, we’ll stand up for you so you won’t get in trouble.'
English Standard Version
11While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place.
12And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers
13and said, “Tell people, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.’
14And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
New International Version
11While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened.
12When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money,
13telling them, 'You are to say, 'His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.'
14If this report gets to the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.'
New King James Version
11Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all the things that had happened.
12When they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
13saying, “Tell them, ‘His disciples came at night and stole Him away while we slept.’
14And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will appease him and make you secure.”