In Matthew 26:4, the same chief priests and elders plot to kill Jesus. Now they plot to cover up his resurrection.

In Matthew 27:1, the chief priests and elders take counsel to put Jesus to death. Here they take counsel to bribe the guards.

In Matthew 27:62-64, they ask Pilate to secure the tomb against theft — the same fear they later cover up by bribing the guards.

Psalm 2:1-7 describes rulers plotting against God's Anointed — fulfilled here as the religious leaders scheme to suppress the resurrection.

In John 11:47, the chief priests and Pharisees gather to plot against Jesus after a miracle. Here they plot again after the resurrection.

John 12:10 shows them plotting to kill Lazarus to stop belief in Jesus. Now they bribe guards to stop belief in the resurrection.

In Acts 4:5-22, the same rulers threaten Peter and John for preaching the resurrection — continuing their opposition from Matthew 28:12.

In Acts 5:40, the leaders flog the apostles to suppress the resurrection message — same motive as bribing the guards here.

In Acts 6:11, the leaders secretly persuade false witnesses against Stephen — same tactic of suborning lies as the bribery here.

In Acts 5:34, Gamaliel's wise counsel contrasts sharply with the bribery and conspiracy of the Sanhedrin here.