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NASB | Matthew 27:53 and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared to many. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 27:53 and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection, they entered the holy city (Jerusalem) and appeared to many people. |
Bible Question:
I have a problem, and would value your help, please read the following verses from the NKJ version, and let me have your advice. Mat 27:50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Mat 27:51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, Mat 27:52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; Mat 27:53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. Mat 27:54 So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, "Truly this was the Son of God!" It seems to me that what is described in all the verses except verse 53, happened immediately upon the death of out Lord Jesus, and that what is described in verse 53 did not take place until His resurrection. In other words, although the saints were raised (made alive) at the time of our Lord's death, they remained in their graves, and did not come out at that time, but waited until Jesus rose, if this so?. Thank you. ebrain. |
Bible Answer: Hi Edwin, As I look at the grammer, it seems like they rose when Jesus died, and came out of their tombs when Jesus rose. That seems strange to me, but if that's the way it happened, then, ok. If that's the correct understanding, this would be an indication to me that they didn't rise to eternal life, since Jesus is the firstborn of the dead. But I'm not convinced that I know for sure on this one! Love in Christ, Mark |