ACC ~ Matthew 28 v11

THE REPORTS TO THE CHIEF PRIESTS

CHRYSOSTOM: The earthquake occurred for the sake of the soldiers, in order to terrify them and that they might bear testimony to “all that had taken place.” This in fact occurred. They reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. The testimony came from the guards themselves. As such it was free from suspicion. THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW, HOMILY 90.1. [1]

[1] PG 58:787; NPNF 1 10:530.