Matthew 27:61-63

EasyEnglish Bible

⁶¹ Mary from Magdala and Mary the mother of James were there. They were sitting where they could see the hole in the rock where Joseph had put Jesus' body.

Soldiers watch the place where Joseph had buried Jesus

⁶² The next day was the Jewish day of rest. The leaders of the priests and the Pharisees met together with Pilate. ⁶³ They said to him, ‘Sir, that man told lies. When he was still living, he said, “Three days after I die, I will become alive again.” We know that is what he said.