Command, therefore, that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest peradventure his disciples come, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from death: And then the last error shall be worse than the first was."

The guards shook, paralyzed with fear [at the sight] of him and became like dead men [pale and immobile].

The angel answered, and said to the women, "Fear ye not. I know well that ye seek Jesus which was crucified.

And go quickly and tell his disciples that he is risen from death. And behold, he will go before you into Galilee: there ye shall see him. Lo I have told you."

Then said Jesus unto them, "Be not afraid. Go and tell my brethren, that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me."

When they were gone, Behold, some of the keepers came in to the city, and showed unto the high priests all the things that were happened.

saying, "Say that his disciples came by night, and stole him away while ye slept."

"And should this matter come before the Governor," they added, "we will satisfy him, and see that you have nothing to fear."

So the soldiers took the money, and did as they were instructed. And this story has been current among the Jews from that day to this.

teaching them to obey everything that I've commanded you. And remember, I am with you each and every day until the end of the age."