Matthew 27:64

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

So give the order for the tomb to be guarded well for three days. His followers might come and try to steal the body. Then they could tell everyone that he has risen from death. That lie will be even worse than what they said about him before.”

Cross References

Matthew 28:13

and said to them, “Tell the people that Jesus’ followers came during the night and stole the body while you were sleeping.

Matthew 12:45

Then the evil spirit goes out and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself. They all go and live there, and that person has even more trouble than before. It is the same way with the evil people who live today.”

Matthew 27:63

They said, “Sir, we remember that while that liar was still alive he said, ‘I will rise from death in three days.’

Matthew 27:65

Pilate said, “Take some soldiers and go guard the tomb the best way you know.”

1 Thessalonians 2:3

When we encourage people to believe the Good News, it’s not out of wrong motives. We are not trying to trick or fool anyone.