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The Book of Matthew, Chapter 27, Verse 64

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Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.
King James Version
Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.
American Standard Version
Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest haply his disciples come and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: and the last error will be worse than the first.
New English Translation
The Resurrection Now after the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
World English Bible
Command therefore that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest perhaps his disciples come at night and steal him away, and tell the people, 'He is risen from the dead;' and the last deception will be worse than the first."
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Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make [it] as sure as ye can.
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So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.
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In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
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And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
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His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
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And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead [men].
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And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
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He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
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And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
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And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.