Misinterpretation

Now the chief priests and the whole Council were seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death, but they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. At last two came forward and said, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to rebuild it in three days.'" And the high priest stood up and said, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" -Mat 26:59-62

Next day, that is, after the day of Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate and said, "Sir, we remember how that impostor said, while he was still alive, 'After three days I will rise.' -Mat 27:62-63

I find it funny how the Pharisees were able to correctly interpret Jesus' words after he was dead. When he was alive, they thought he was going to destroy the literal temple and rebuild it. But once he was dead, they knew he was referring to his body. Makes me think they actually knew the correct interpretation all along.