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Matthew 27:51-53
International Standard Version
Matthew 27:51-53
International Standard Version
51 Suddenly, the curtain[a] in the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth shook, rocks were split open, 52 tombs were opened, and many[b] saints who had died[c] were brought back to life. 53 After his resurrection, they came out of their tombs, went into the Holy City,[d] and appeared to many people.
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- Matthew 27:51 This curtain separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.
- Matthew 27:52 Lit. and the corpses of many
- Matthew 27:52 Lit. fallen asleep
- Matthew 27:53 I.e. Jerusalem
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