Matthew 28:12-15

12When they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,

13saying, “Tell them, ‘His disciples came at night and stole Him away while we slept.’

14And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will appease him and make you secure.”

15So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.