And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
After Jesus came back to life, they came out of their graves and walked right into Jerusalem, where tons of people saw them.
Jesus' resurrection was so powerful it literally brought others back to life too.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse is part of the account of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection around 30 AD in Jerusalem, where an earthquake and supernatural events accompanied his death. It describes how the bodies of some saints who had died were raised from their graves after Jesus' resurrection, serving as a miraculous testimony to his divine authority over death. This event fits into the broader biblical narrative of Matthew, which emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's triumph.
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