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Matthew 27:53

Matthew 27:53
And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now, when the centurion,.... That was over the band of soldiers, that mocked Christ in Pilate's hall, and who was particularly over the guard of soldiers, set about the cross of Christ:

and they…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And came out of the graves after his resurrection - The narrative of Matthew does not determine whether they came to life before Jesus rose, and remained in the tombs, or came to life after he died.…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Matthew 27:51-56

Events that followed the Crucifixion. (1) The Veil of the Temple rent; (2) the Earthquake; (3) the Saints arise; (4) the Centurion at the Cross; (5) the Watching of the Women

Of these, (2) and (3)…