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Hypocrisy on the Sabbath
Commentators highlight the profound hypocrisy of the religious leaders. While they had condemned Jesus for healing on the Sabbath, they themselves engaged in work—meeting, petitioning a Gentile governor, and securing a tomb—on this holy day. Their actions reveal that their religious rules were a tool for control, not a reflection of true devotion to God.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:62
18th Century
Theologian
Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation. The first day of the feast of the Passover was called the day of preparation, …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:62–64
19th Century
Preacher
These punctilious priests and Pharisees, who were so scrupulous about keeping the Sabbath, did not mind profaning the day of rest by holding a cons…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:62
On the Sabbath day, some members of the Sanhedrin paid a visit to Pilate, politely addressing him as “Sir” (GK 3261). For discussion on the phrase …
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John Calvin
On Matthew 27:62
16th Century
Theologian
And the next day. In this narrative Matthew did not so much intend to show with what determined rage the scribes and priests pursued Chris…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:62
17th Century
Pastor
Now the next day that followed the day of preparation Which was the sabbath day; for the day of preparation was the day b…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:62–66
17th Century
Minister
On the Jewish Sabbath, the Chief Priests and Pharisees, when they should have been at their devotions, were dealing with Pilate about securing the …
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…