So give the order that the tomb be secured until the third day. Otherwise, His disciples may come and steal Him away and tell the people He has risen from the dead. And this last deception would be worse than the first." Cross References Matthew 27:63 "Sir," they said, "we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, 'After three days I will rise again.' Matthew 27:65 "You have a guard," Pilate said. "Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how." 1 Thessalonians 2:3 For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery. Treasury of Scripture Command therefore that the sepulcher be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say to the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. and steal. Matthew 28:13 so. Matthew 12:45 |