Matthew 27:52 bbe — And the resting-places of the dead came open; and the bodies of a number of sleeping saints came to life;

Bible in Basic English

"And the resting-places of the dead came open; and the bodies of a number of sleeping saints came to life;"

— Matthew 27:52, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 27 — Context

49

And the rest said, Let him be; let us see if Elijah will come to his help.

50

And Jesus gave another loud cry, and gave up his spirit.

51

And the curtain of the Temple was parted in two from end to end; and there was an earth-shock; and the rocks were broken;

52

And the resting-places of the dead came open; and the bodies of a number of sleeping saints came to life;

53

And coming out of their resting-places, after he had come again from the dead, they went into the holy town and were seen by a number of people.

54

Now the captain and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earth-shock and the things which were done, were in great fear and said, Truly this was a son of God.

55

And a number of women were there, watching from a distance, who had come with Jesus from Galilee, waiting on his needs.

Matthew 27:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:52 say?
Matthew 27:52 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the resting-places of the dead came open; and the bodies of a number of sleeping saints came to life;”
Where is Matthew 27:52 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:52 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 52.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:52.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:52 in?
Matthew 27:52 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 27:52?
Matthew 27:52 reads (BBE): “And the resting-places of the dead came open; and the bodies of a number of sleeping saints came to life;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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