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NASB | Matthew 12:40 for just as JONAH WAS THREE DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS IN THE BELLY OF THE SEA MONSTER, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 12:40 for just as JONAH WAS THREE DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS IN THE BELLY OF THE SEA MONSTER, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. [Jon 1:17] |
Bible Question: Jesus was crucified on Friday and arose Sunday morning. How is this considered 3 days? Many have asked me this question and I need a definitive answer. |
Bible Answer: It is not 3 days. The Friday to Sunday scenario is not supported by scripture. The only mention made of the day of the week was upon his resurection which was near the end of the sabbath (Saturday), almost dawn on the first day of the week (Sunday) Matt 28:1. There is no mention of the exact day of the week on which he was crucified but Friday to Sunday is definitely not 3 days and 3 nights, no matter what math you use. |