Matthew 27:65

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 27:66

So they all went to the tomb and made it safe from thieves. They did this by sealing the stone in the entrance and putting soldiers there to guard it.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no one wise enough to make a plan that can succeed if the Lord is against it.

Psalm 76:10

Even human anger can bring you honor when you use it to punish your enemies.

Matthew 27:64

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.”