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A Rich Man's Tomb
Commentators highlight the fulfillment of Isaiah 53:9, which prophesied the Messiah would make "his grave with the rich." Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy man, provided his own tomb. This is remarkable because Jesus lived a life of poverty. It shows God's sovereign plan was being accomplished even in the specific details of His burial.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:60
18th Century
Theologian
In his own new tomb. John says (John 19:41) that this was in a garden located in or near the place where he was crucified. Thi…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:59–60
19th Century
Preacher
Our King, even in the grave, must have the best of the best; his body was wrapped in a clean linen cloth, and laid in Joseph's own new tomb
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On Matthew 27:60
Joseph’s initiative is remarkably courageous, and Pilate probably granted his request only because he was convinced that Jesus was not really guilt…
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John Gill
On Matthew 27:60
17th Century
Pastor
And laid it in his own new tomb
Christ was laid not in his own, but in another's tomb; for as in his lifetime he had…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:57–61
17th Century
Minister
In Christ's burial was nothing of pomp or solemnity. Just as Christ did not have a house of his own in which to lay his head while he lived, so he …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 27:27–66
13th Century
Philosopher
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…