Matthew 27:64

New International Version

So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people that he has been raised from the dead. This last deception will be worse than the first.”

Cross References

Matthew 12:45

Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation.”

Matthew 27:63

“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’

Matthew 27:65

“Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.”

Matthew 28:13

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

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.