made sure. secured.
the third day. See App-148.
the dead. See App-139.
error. deception.
the first. They do not say what the first was. It may be the crucifixion itself.
Related Commentaries of Matthew 27:64
Matthew 27:64
64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.