Matthew 27:60 nasb — and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the entrance of…

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"and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the entrance of the tomb and went away."

— Matthew 27:60, NASB

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Matthew 27 — Context

57

When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus.

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

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

60

and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the entrance of the tomb and went away.

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And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the grave.

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Now on the next day, the day after the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered together with Pilate,

63

and said, "Sir, we remember that when He was still alive that deceiver said, 'After three days I am to rise again.'

Matthew 27:60 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:60 say?
Matthew 27:60 in the NASB reads: “and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the entrance of the tomb and went away.”
Where is Matthew 27:60 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:60 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 60.
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 27:60.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:60 in?
Matthew 27:60 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 27:60?
Matthew 27:60 reads (NASB): “and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the entrance of the tomb and went away.” 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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