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NASB | Matthew 27:62 ¶ Now on the next day, the day after the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered together with Pilate, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 27:62 ¶ The next day, that is, the day after the [day of] preparation [for the Sabbath], the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled before Pilate, |
Bible Question:
How long was the tomb unguarded before the guard was posted? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Parable! Scripture doesn't provide an exact time frame, but it appears to have been very little time if any at all. Notice that Mt. 27:62 says that it was the next day, the day after the preparation. Now, check Luke 23:54. This verse says that the sabbath (the day after the day of preparation) was about to begin. So, there seems to have been little time at all. And, the issue probably isn't important anyway, since the guard would have checked the tomb prior to sealing it. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |