And when they were gathered together with the elder men, and had taken their counsel, they gave to the knights much money,
and said, Say ye, that his disciples came by night, and have stolen him, while ye slept.
And if this be heard of the justice [or the president], we shall counsel him, and make you secure.
And when the money was taken, they did, as they were taught. And this word is published among the Jews, till into this day.