Matthew 28:11-15

The Rejecting Soldiers Matthew 28:11-15: The guards were placed at the tomb by Caiaphus so that the disciples would not steal the body. These guards saw every thing that happened, and reported it all back to the chief priests. They told how the angel came and rolled back the stone. Imagine how it was when these unbelievers rehearsed the story of the resurrection.

Judas received thirty pieces of silver to betray the Lord. The soldiers were given "large money" to keep silent about the resurrection. The guards took bribes to say, "His disciples came at night and stole Him away while we were sleeping." (Matthew 28:13) Keep in mind that this is the high priest, Caiaphus, and those guards are religious people that are involved with this cover-up.

The guards were told that even if this came to the ears of Pilate that they were telling these lies that their freedom would be secure. The result of their lie was disbelief among many of the Jews. "So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day." (Matthew 28:15) This synagogue of Satan led many astray with their lies. Their plot was evil but thank God, good and right always prevails. Truth prevails! He arose and no one could silence the believers!