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John 19:40

John 19:40
Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then took they the body of Jesus,.... It being taken down from the cross, and carried to the designed place of interment; they, Joseph and Nicodemus, either themselves, or by their servants, took the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 19:38-42

We have here an account of the burial of the blessed body of our Lord Jesus. The solemn funerals of great men are usually looked at with curiosity; the mournful funerals of dear friends are attended…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Then took they They took therefore.

wound it, &c. Or, bound it in linen cloths. The -cloths" seem to refer to the bandages which kept the whole together rather than the large -linen sheet" mentioned…

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