JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2006 Question 13

Question 13

Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus

Following the resurrection of Jesus, the Chief Priest and elders took counsel and bribed the guards to

  1. A.say that the disciples stole the body of Jesus
  2. B.keep the information away from His disciples
  3. C.keep the matter among themselves
  4. D.report the matter immediately to the rulers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (say that the disciples stole the body of Jesus)

Explanation

Matthew 28:12–13: the soldiers were paid to say that the disciples came by night and stole the body.