Matthew 27:45-56
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Jesus Dies
45 And from the sixth hour, a darkness came over all the land[a] until the ninth[b] hour. 46 And around the ninth hour Jesus shouted-out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?”, that is, “My God, My God, why[c] did you forsake[d] Me?” 47 And some of the ones standing there, having heard, were saying that “This One is calling Elijah”. 48 And immediately one of them— having run, and having taken a sponge, and having filled it with sour-wine[e], and having put it on a stick[f]— was giving-a-drink-to Him. 49 But the others were saying, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to save Him”. 50 And Jesus, again having cried-out[g] with a loud voice, let His spirit go[h].
The Temple Curtain Is Torn. The Earth Quakes. Tombs Are Opened, Bodies Raised
51 And behold— the curtain of the temple was torn[i] in two from top to bottom. And the earth was shaken and the rocks were split. 52 And the tombs were opened. And many bodies of the saints having fallen-asleep were raised. 53 And having come out from the tombs after[j] His resurrection, they entered into the holy city and appeared to many. 54 And the centurion and the ones with him guarding Jesus— having seen the earthquake and the things having taken place— became extremely afraid, saying, “Truly this One was God’s[k] Son!”
Many Women Followers of Jesus Watch At a Distance
55 And many women were there watching at a distance, who followed Jesus from Galilee while serving Him, 56 among whom was Mary the Magdalene[l], and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother[m] of the sons of Zebedee.
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- Matthew 27:45 Or, earth. Or, the whole land.
- Matthew 27:45 That is, from noon to 3 p.m.
- Matthew 27:46 Or, for what purpose; in order that what might happen.
- Matthew 27:46 Or, abandon, desert. Jesus is quoting Ps 22:1.
- Matthew 27:48 Or, wine-vinegar (watered down). This was a favorite beverage of the soldiers and common people.
- Matthew 27:48 Or, rod, staff.
- Matthew 27:50 The words Jesus cried out are recorded in Lk 23:46 and Jn 19:30.
- Matthew 27:50 Or, sent away His spirit.
- Matthew 27:51 Or, split, divided. This may symbolize that the way into God’s presence is now open; and/or, that God has abandoned the Jewish temple.
- Matthew 27:53 Matthew may mean the dead ones arose when Jesus died on Friday, but came out on Sunday; or, that the tombs were opened on Friday and the dead were raised and came out on Sunday. This is indicative of the fact that Jesus conquered death for all believers.
- Matthew 27:54 The centurion could mean ‘a divine person’, or be expressing genuine faith. The words do not make explicit what was in his heart.
- Matthew 27:56 That is, the one from Magdala, on the Sea of Galilee.
- Matthew 27:56 If Mark 15:40 is referring to the same person, her name was Salome.
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