63. They said, “Sir, we remember that while that liar was still alive he said, ‘After three days I will rise from the dead.’
64. So give the order for the tomb to be guarded closely till the third day. Otherwise, his followers might come and steal the body and tell people that he has risen from the dead. That lie would be even worse than the first one.”
65. Pilate said, “Take some soldiers and go guard the tomb the best way you know.”