Matthew 27:64
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.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Pilate said unto them, ye have a watch,.... Meaning either the watch of the temple, said to be placed in the tower of Antonia, for the service of it: hence mention is made of the captain of the…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Until the third day - That is, during two nights and the intervening day. This proves that when the Jews spoke of “three days,” they did not of necessity mean three “whole days,” but parts of three…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
by night Omitted in the best MSS.
He is risen Rather, He rose.
error Better, deceit. The Greek word has the same root as deceiver, Mat 27:27.