^{12 Ref} When they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave a large amount of silver to the soldiers,

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

^{14 Ref} If this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him and make you free of worry."

^{15 Ref} So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until this day.