III. The Bribery of the Soldiers.............................. 28:11-15
Mat 28:11
Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.Mat 28:12
And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,Mat 28:13
Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.Mat 28:14
And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.Mat 28:15
So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.