See how all are corrupted; Pilate persuaded; the people stirred up; the soldiers bribed; as it follows, “And they took the money, and did as they were instructed.” If money prevailed with a disciple. so far as to make him become the betrayer of his Master, what wonder that the soldiers are overcome by it.
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