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Now while they were on their way, some of the men from the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

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.

And when they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

and said, "You are to say, 'His disciples came at night and stole Him while we were asleep.'

Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

"And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will appease him and keep you out of trouble."

And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

And they took the money and did as they had been instructed; and this story was widely spread among the Jews and is to this day.

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.