Matthew 28:11-15

11 And as they went, behold, some of the watch went into the city, and brought word to the chief priests of all that had taken place.

12 And having assembled with the elders, and having taken counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,

13 saying, Say that his disciples coming by night stole him [while] we [were] sleeping.

14 And if this should come to the hearing of the governor, *we* will persuade him, and save *you* from all anxiety.

15 And they took the money and did as they had been taught. And this report is current among the Jews until this day.