Matthew 27:64

New American Bible - revised edition

Give orders, then, that the grave be secured until the third day, lest his disciples come and steal him and say to the people, ‘He has been raised from the dead.’ This last imposture would be worse than the first.”

Cross References

Matthew 12:45

Then it goes and brings back with itself seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they move in and dwell there; and the last condition of that person is worse than the first. Thus it will be with this evil generation.” The True Family of Jesus.

Matthew 27:63

and said, “Sir, we remember that this impostor while still alive said, ‘After three days I will be raised up.’

Matthew 27:65

Pilate said to them, “The guard is yours; go secure it as best you can.”

Matthew 28:13

telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.’

1 Thessalonians 2:3

Our exhortation was not from delusion or impure motives, nor did it work through deception.