Mat 27:65 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 65 Ye have a watch - The Jews had a corps of Roman troops, consisting of several companies, as a guard for the temple, . These companies mounted guard by turns, see . Some of these companies, which were not then on duty, Pilate gave them leave to employ to watch the tomb.

Matthew 27:65

Verse 65

Ye have a watch - The Jews had a corps of Roman troops, consisting of several companies, as a guard for the temple, Act 4:1. These companies mounted guard by turns, see Luk 22:4. Some of these companies, which were not then on duty, Pilate gave them leave to employ to watch the tomb.