Matthew 27:53 net — (They came out of the tombs after his resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.)

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"(They came out of the tombs after his resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.)"

— Matthew 27:53, NET Bible

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Matthew 27 — Context

50

Then Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and gave up his spirit.

51

Just then the temple curtain was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks were split apart.

52

And tombs were opened, and the bodies of many saints who had died were raised.

53

(They came out of the tombs after his resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.)

54

Now when the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and what took place, they were extremely terrified and said,“Truly this one was God’s Son!”

55

Many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee and given him support were also there, watching from a distance.

56

Among them were Mary Magdalene, 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 NET Bible reads: “(They came out of the tombs after his resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.)”
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 (NET): “(They came out of the tombs after his resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.)” 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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