Matthew 27:53 nasb — and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared to many.

NASB

"and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared to many."

— Matthew 27:53, NASB

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Matthew 27 — Context

50

And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.

51

And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split.

52

The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised;

53

and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared to many.

54

Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were happening, became very frightened and said, "Truly this was the Son of God!"

55

Many women were there looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee while ministering to Him.

56

Among them was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

Matthew 27:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:53 say?
Matthew 27:53 in the NASB reads: “and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared to many.”
Where is Matthew 27:53 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:53 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 53.
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 27:53.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:53 in?
Matthew 27:53 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 27:53?
Matthew 27:53 reads (NASB): “and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared to many.” 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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