Matthew 27:62

Translations

Modern

The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate.

Traditional

Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

Literal

And the next day, which is after the Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together before Pilate,

Latin

Altera autem die, quæ est post Parasceven, convenerunt principes sacerdotum et pharisæi ad Pilatum,

Original

Greek

English

The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate.

Notes

Matthew 27:62–66

This event supports the truth of Jesus resurrection. It is very unlikely that Matthew invented the story, because many witnesses were alive who could have denied it.

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate The Pharisees

Events

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People

Day of Preparation: The day before the Sabbath or Passover Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Passion Preparation, Day of Procurator

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Taken Down from the Cross and Buried (Just Outside Jerusalem) Preparation Day: General Scriptures Concerning Sabbath: Preparations for The

Matthew 27:62

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