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NASB | Matthew 27:52 The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 27:52 The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints (God's people) who had fallen asleep [in death] were raised [to life]; |
Bible Question: In Matt. they talk about the Saints that raised up when Christ was crusified. What happened to them? Did they go to heaven with Christ or did they continue to live. |
Bible Answer: Good question! In Matthew 27:52-53, all we know is what is actually in the text. It is interesting to point out that this event is only found in Matthew's Gospel. Verse 53 says that they 'appeared to many', being a physical, visual and spiritual testimony to 'the holy city' as evidence that this was indeed the Son of God! (Matt. 27:54) We can only speculate on what happened after they were brought to life again. Perhaps they continued on living as a testimony for Jesus' resurrection during the 40 days that He walked the earth after His resurrection, only to die another natural death afterwards, but knowing that their place was secure in heaven since they 'took part' in Christ's crucifixion. |