^{11 Ref} Now, while they were going, some of the watchmen came into the town and gave news to the chief priests of all the things which had taken place.

^{12 Ref} And when they had come together with those in authority, and had made their decision, they gave much money to the watchmen, saying,

^{13 Ref} Say, His disciples came by night and took him away secretly while we were sleeping.

^{14 Ref} And if this comes to the ruler's ears, we will see that he does not make you responsible.

^{15 Ref} So they took the money, and did as they had been ordered: and this account has been current among the Jews till the present time.