Charles Spurgeon 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)

Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed to the chief priests all the things that were done.

While good people were active, bad people were active, too. It is remarkable to think of how much good and evil is being done at the same time. While we are thankful that holy women are running with holy messages for Christ, here come the soldiers of the watch, and they are going in to those vile priests.

While good people were active, bad people were active, too. Some of the watch, having recovered from their fright, came into the city to report the startling scenes they had witnessed.

It is noteworthy that they did not go to Pilate. They had been placed at the disposal of the chief priests. Therefore, while some of them remained on guard at the sepulchre, others of the soldiers went to their ecclesiastical employers and showed to them all the things that were done, as far as they knew the details.

A startling story they had to tell, and one that brought fresh terror to the priests and led to further sin on their part.