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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:54

The natural impression of the Crucifixion. We may call it the natural impression, because it was made on an outsider, who had come into no relations with Christ, and is not likely to have had any prejudices either for or against him. It was made on a Roman officer, who would be calm and self-restrained, inclined indeed to be cynical, familiar with death scenes, and hardened by the familiarity, and not at all susceptible of emotional influences. We can easily see what the Crucifixion was to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:55

Many women. These are mentioned as witnesses of all these events which the apostles are not recorded to have seen. Courageous and loving, they had followed the procession to Calvary, and at a distance watched the woeful proceedings there. Some, we know, had ventured to come closer to their dying Lord (see John 19:25 ). Which followed (equivalent to had followed ) Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him. They had accompanied Jesus on his last journey to the Passover at Jerusalem,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:52

And the graves were opened - “Graves” or sepulchres were most commonly made, among the Jews, in solid rocks or in caves of rocks. The rending of the rocks, therefore, would lay them open. The graves were opened by this earthquake, but the dead in them did not rise until after his resurrection.And many bodies of the saints arose - Of course, it is not known who these were, nor what became of them. It is probable that they were persons who had recently died, and they appear to have been known in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:53

And came out of the graves after his resurrection - The narrative of Matthew does not determine whether they came to life before Jesus rose, and remained in the tombs, or came to life after he died. The latter is probably the correct opinion. There is nothing said of the reason why they were raised. It is not improbable to suppose that it was, amid the other wonders attending the death of Jesus, to convince the Jews that he was the Messiah. Perhaps some who had been his open friends were raised... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:54

Now when the centurion ... - Centurion, a captain of a hundred soldiers. He was here placed over the band that attended the crucifixion.They feared greatly - They regarded these things as proof that God was angry, and they were terrified at the prospect that vengeance was coming on them.Truly this was the Son of God - They had heard, probably, that Jesus professed to be the Son of God. Seeing these wonders, they believed that God was now attesting the truth of his professions. The centurion was... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:55

Beholding afar off - These women were probably not suffered to come near the cross because it was surrounded by soldiers. They witnessed with intense feelings his sufferings from some convenient place as near as they could approach.Ministering unto him - Attending him and providing for his wants. While multitudes of people joined in the cry, “Crucify him!” and forsook him in his trying moments, it does not appear that any of his female followers were thus unfaithful. In the midst of all his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 27:52-53

Matthew 27:52-53. And the graves were opened Some of the tombs were shattered and laid open by the earthquake, and doubtless continued open all the sabbath, since the law would not allow of any attempt to close them on that day: but the dead bodies which were in them did not come to life till Christ’s resurrection had taken place, as is implied in the next clause, for he was the first-born from the dead, Colossians 1:18; and the first- fruits of them that slept, 1 Corinthians 15:20. And... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 27:54

Matthew 27:54. When the centurion The officer who commanded the guard, called centurio, from centum, a hundred, because he had the command of a hundred men; and those that were with him The soldiers that attended him; watching Jesus And standing over against him; saw the earthquake, and the things that were done The other wonders wrought at his crucifixion, together with his meek and patient behaviour under his sufferings, and the composure and confidence with which he committed... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 27:55-56

Matthew 27:55-56. And many women were there, beholding afar off Viewing these things with weeping eyes and sympathizing hearts: which followed Jesus from Galilee To Jerusalem, eighty or a hundred miles, out of the great love they had to him, and to his heavenly doctrine; ministering unto him Liberally assisting him and his disciples with their property. Among which were Mary Magdalene Or rather, Mary the Magdalene, or Mary of Magdala, as Μαρια η Μαγδαληνη , would be more properly... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 27:45-56

159. The death (Matthew 27:45-56; Mark 15:33-41; Luke 23:44-49; John 19:25-37)Jesus’ mother, Mary, had followed him to the cross and stayed by him during his ordeal. Among those who comforted her were John and three women: Mary’s sister Salome, who was the wife of Zebedee and the mother of the apostles James and John; another Mary, who was the wife of Clopas and the mother of James and Joses; and another Mary, who came from the town of Magdala in Galilee and was known as Mary Magdalene. These... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:54

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:55

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:52

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:53

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:54

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 27:55

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 27:52-53

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 27:54

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 27:55-56

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 27:45-56

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