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And, on the morrow, which is after the preparation, the High-priests and the Pharisee were gathered together unto Pilate,

saying - Sir! we have been put in mind that, that deceiver, said, while yet living, - After three days, will I, arise.

Command, therefore, that the sepulchre be made secure until the third day, - lest once the disciples should come and steal him, and say unto the people, He hath arisen from the dead! and, the last deception, shall be, worse than the first.

Pilate saith unto them - Ye have a guard: Go your way, secure it for yourselves, as ye know how.

And, they, went and secured for themselves the sepulchre, sealing the stone, with the guard.