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Matthew 27:64

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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Pilate said unto them, ye have a watch,.... Meaning either the watch of the temple, said to be placed in the tower of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Until the third day - That is, during two nights and the intervening day. This proves that when the Jews spoke of “three…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

by night Omitted in the best MSS.

He is risen Rather, He rose.

error Better, deceit. The Greek word has the same root as…

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