Matthew 27:64

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

So order the tomb to be made secure till the third day. Otherwise his disciples may come and steal him, and then say to the people 'He has risen from the dead,' when the latest imposture will be worse than the first."

Cross References

Matthew 12:45

Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in, and make their home there; and the last state of that man proves to be worse than the first. So, too, will it be with this wicked generation."

Matthew 27:63

"Sir, we remember that, during his lifetime, that impostor said 'I shall rise after three days.'

Matthew 27:65

"You may have a guard," was Pilate's reply; "go and make the tomb as secure as you can."

Matthew 28:13

And told them to say that his disciples came in the night, and stole him while they were asleep;

1 Thessalonians 2:3

Our appeal to you was not based on a delusion, nor was it made from unworthy motives, or with any intention of misleading you.