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Enemies Remembered, Friends Forgot
Commentators highlight a profound irony: Jesus' enemies remembered His promise to rise again, while His own disciples forgot. The priests' memory was fueled by fear and a desire to secure their 'victory,' whereas the disciples were paralyzed by grief. This shows how fear can have a better memory than sorrow and how even God's enemies can bear witness to His words.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:63
18th Century
Theologian
We remember. They had either heard him say this, or, more probably, had understood that this was one of his doctrines.
That dec…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:63
Sir, we remember (κυριε, εμνεσθημεν). This was the next day, on our Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, the day after the 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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:63
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 …
John Calvin
On Matthew 27:63
16th Century
Theologian
We remember that that impostor said. This thought was suggested to them by divine inspiration, not only that the Lord might execute upon t…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:63
17th Century
Pastor
Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said
Meaning Jesus; for no better name could they give him alive or dead…
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…