Matthew 27:52

And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

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Other Translations for Matthew 27:52

BSB
The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.
AKJV
And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,
CPDV
And the tombs were opened. And many bodies of the saints, which had been sleeping, arose.
ERV
and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints that had fallen asleep were raised;
NHEB
The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised;
SMT
And the tombs were opened: and many bodies of the holy ones, having been set to sleep, were raised,

Commentary for Matthew 27:52

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 27:52
Summary
Tombs open, holy ones awaken alive
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Saints rise from tombs
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Miracle