Matthew 27:63-65

International Children’s Bible

⁶³ They said, “Sir, we remember that while that liar was still alive he said, ‘After three days I will rise from death.’ ⁶⁴ So give the order for the tomb to be guarded closely till the third day. His followers might come and steal the body. Then they could tell the people that he has risen from death. 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.”