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and not consumed by wild beasts,
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you've granted an opportunity to his followers
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to enact the appearance of resurrection.
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And as we know, in Jerusalem, the appearance of a thing
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is often as potent as the thing itself.
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You believe they will raid the tomb after three days?
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It'd be the simplest way to manipulate events.
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Then ensure it isn't removed.
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Post temple guards outside.
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I fear my men would pose no deterrent
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to a band of fanatics.
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You want me to waste Roman soldiers