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Matthew 27:58 net — He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered that it be given to him.

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"He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered that it be given to him."

— Matthew 27:58, NET Bible

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Matthew 27 — Context

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.

57

Jesus’ Burial Now when it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus.

58

He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered that it be given to him.

59

Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

60

and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut in the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance of the tomb and went away.

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(Now Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there, opposite the tomb.)

Matthew 27:58 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:58 say?
Matthew 27:58 in the NET Bible reads: “He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered that it be given to him.”
Where is Matthew 27:58 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:58 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 58.
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 27:58.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:58 in?
Matthew 27:58 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 27:58?
Matthew 27:58 reads (NET): “He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered that it be given to him.” 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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