Matthew 27:64

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Therefore command the tomb to be made secure until the third day; otherwise, his disciples may go and steal him away and tell the people, ‘He has been raised from the dead,’ and the last deception would be worse than the first.”

Cross References

Matthew 12:45

Then it goes and brings along seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and live there, and the last state of that person is worse than the first. So will it be also with this evil generation.”

Matthew 27:63

and said, “Sir, we remember what that impostor said while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise again.’

Matthew 27:65

Pilate said to them, “You have a guard of soldiers; go, make it as secure as you can.”

Matthew 28:13

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

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery,