Matthew 27:52-54

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Matthew 27:52-54

52The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.
53After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people.
54When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”
— Matthew 27:52-54

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