'The report of the guard

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Mt 28:11: 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.

Mt 28:12: And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

Mt 28:13: Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

Mt 28:14: And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

Mt 28:15: So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.