Matthew 27:64

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Therefore order the sepulchre to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away, and tell the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,’ and the last fraud will be worse than the first.”

Cross References

Matthew 12:45

Then he goes and brings with him seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. So shall it be also with this evil generation.”

Matthew 27:63

and said, “Sir, we remember how that imposter 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

and said, “Tell people, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.’

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our appeal does not spring from error or uncleanness, nor is it made with guile;