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Matthew 27:63

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.

Matthew 27:63 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 27:63

Theological / Devotional

We remember. Jesus had implied this as He spoke publicly (ch. 12:40), and stated it even more clearly, though cryptically, in response to a demand for a sign (John 2:19). Apparently they understood what Jesus meant, even though at His trial they were ready to misconstrue His words (see on Matt. 26:61).

That deceiver. Or, “impostor” (RSV). See John 7:47. Both Jewish and pagan critics of Christianity during the 2d and 3d centuries frequently charged that Jesus was a deceiver.

Three days. See pp. 248-250.

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