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WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2017 Question 36

Question 36

Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus

When the Chief Priests and Elders heard that Jesus had risen, they offered money to the soldiers so that

  1. A.the soldiers could prepare for a celebration of the event.
  2. B.the soldiers would give false report concerning resurrection.
  3. C.they would go out to spread the news.
  4. D.they could search for the risen Christ.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the soldiers would give false report concerning resurrection.)

Explanation

They paid the soldiers to say the disciples stole the body (Matthew 28:12-13).