Matthew 27:66

Translations

Modern

So they went and secured the tomb by sealing the stone and posting the guard.

Traditional

So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

Literal

And having gone with the guard, they made the tomb secure, having sealed the stone.

Latin

Illi autem abeuntes, munierunt sepulchrum, signantes lapidem, cum custodibus.

Original

Greek

English

So they went and secured the tomb by sealing the stone and posting the guard.

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

Events

Related verses

Daniel 6:17
A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed.
Matthew 27:60
…and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away.
Matthew 28:2
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
Matthew 28:11
While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Passion Procurator Seal

Topics

Burial: Burying Places: Closed with Stones Burial: Burying Places: Sealed Jesus, the Christ: Taken Down from the Cross and Buried (Just Outside Jerusalem) Seal: A Stamp Used for Signifying Documents: The Gravesite of Jesus Seals: Impressions of Used for Security The Resurrection of Christ: Fraud Impossible In Watchmen: Soldiers Generally Acted As

Matthew 27:66

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