Matthew 27:65

New Century 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 by sealing the stone in the entrance and putting soldiers there to guard it.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, understanding, or advice that can succeed against the Lord.

Psalm 76:10

People praise you for your anger against evil. Those who live through your anger are stopped from doing more evil.

Matthew 27:64

So give the order for the tomb to be guarded closely till the third day. Otherwise, his followers might come and steal the body and tell people that he has risen from the dead. That lie would be even worse than the first one.”