10. Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid! Go tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see me there.”
11. As the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the leading priests what had happened.
12. A meeting with the elders was called, and they decided to give the soldiers a large bribe.
13. They told the soldiers, “You must say, ‘Jesus’ disciples came during the night while we were sleeping, and they stole his body.’
14. If the governor hears about it, we’ll stand up for you so you won’t get in trouble.”