Matthew 28:12-16
Matthew 28:12
And when they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
Matthew 28:13
and said, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came at night and stole Him while we were asleep.’
Matthew 28:14
And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will appease him and keep you out of trouble.”
Matthew 28:15
And they took the money and did as they had been instructed; and this story was widely spread among the Jews and is to this day. The Great Commission
Matthew 28:16
But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated to them.