A.T. Robertson Commentary Matthew 28:11

"Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass." — Matthew 28:11 (ASV)

Told unto the chief priests (απηγγειλαν τοις αρχιερευσιν). These Roman soldiers had been placed at the disposal of the Sanhedrin. They were probably afraid also to report to Pilate and tell him what had happened. They apparently told a truthful account as far as they understood it. But were the Sanhedrin convinced of the resurrection of Jesus?