Thematic Bible: His enemies

Now as they were, going, 1o! certain of the guard, went into the city and reported unto the High-priests all the things that had come to pass; and, being gathered together with the Elders and taking counsel, sufficient pieces of silver, gave they unto the soldiers, - saying - Say ye, His disciples, coming, by night, stole him, while we were sleeping; read more.
And, if this be reported unto the governor, we, will persuade him, and will make, you, free from care. And, they, taking the pieces of silver, did as they were instructed. And this account was spread abroad among the Jews -- until this veryday.