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Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden. In the garden a new tomb in which no man had ever yet been laid.
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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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A garden (κηπος). See 18:1,26.
New (καινον). Fresh, unused.
Was never yet laid (ου…
19th Century
Anglican
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 …
Baptist
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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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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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Presbyterian
Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Christ in secret. Disciples should openly profess themselves; yet some, who in lesser trials have been fearfu…
13th Century
Catholic
After the Evangelist has told us about the crucifixion and death of Christ, he now turns to His burial, covering the following points: