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The Book of Matthew, Chapter 27, Verse 65

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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.
King James Version
Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make [it] as sure as ye can.
American Standard Version
Pilate said unto them, Ye have a guard: go, make it [as] sure as ye can.
New English Translation
Suddenly there was a severe earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descending from heaven came and rolled away the stone and sat on it.
World English Bible
Pilate said to them, "You have a guard. Go, make it as secure as you can."
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So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.
1
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.
2
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.
3
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
4
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead [men].
5
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.
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And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, ‹All hail.› And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.