Matthew 28:13
“Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.”
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.
And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
Related Verses
“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.”
“Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.”
“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”
“So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.”
“Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.”