8. And they went out of the tomb quickly, with fear and in great joy, running to announce it to his disciples.
9. And behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Hail." But they drew near and took hold of his feet, and they adored him.
10. Then Jesus said to them: "Do not be afraid. Go, announce it to my brothers, so that they may go to Galilee. There they shall see me."
11. And when they had departed, behold, some of the guards went into the city, and they reported to the leaders of the priests all that had happened.
12. And gathering together with the elders, having taken counsel, they gave an abundant sum of money to the soldiers,
13. saying: "Say that his disciples arrived at night and stole him away, while we were sleeping.
14. And if the procurator hears about this, we will persuade him, and we will protect you."