^{11 Ref} Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass.

^{12 Ref} And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers,

^{13 Ref} saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

^{14 Ref} And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.

^{15 Ref} So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, `and continueth' until this day.