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God's Providence in Burial
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that the details of Jesus' burial were not coincidental but were guided by God's providence. While Joseph and Nicodemus chose the tomb for its convenient proximity before the Sabbath, God used their practical decision to fulfill a divine purpose. The new, unused tomb served to honor Christ as the 'first-born from the dead' and set the stage for an undeniable resurrection.
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AT Robertson
On John 19:41
A garden (κηπος). See 18:1,26.
New (καινον). Fresh, unused.
Was never yet laid (ου…
Charles Ellicott
On John 19:41
19th Century
Bishop
Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden.—Compare to John 18:1. St. John’s account makes the choice of …
Charles Spurgeon
On John 19:40–42
19th Century
Preacher
And wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 19:41
The place of burial was a private garden, probably Joseph’s own rock-hewn tomb (Matthew 27:60). The privacy of this garden allowed the …
John Calvin
On John 19:41
16th Century
Theologian
Now, in the place where he was crucified there was a garden. This is the third point, as I have said, which should be observed in…
John Gill
On John 19:41
17th Century
Pastor
Now in the place where he was crucified
Which takes in all that spot of ground that lay on that side of the city whe…
Matthew Henry
On John 19:38–42
17th Century
Minister
Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Christ in secret. Disciples should openly profess themselves; yet some, who in lesser trials have been fearfu…