Mat 27:65 | Clarke | e4.org | 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, Ac 4:1. These companies mounted guard by turns, see Lu 22:4. Some of these companies, which were not then on duty, Pilate gave them leave to employ to watch the tomb.