Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
The next day (which was Saturday, after Friday's preparation day), the chief priests and Pharisees went to see Pilate together.
Even after Jesus died, the religious leaders weren't done scheming.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse takes place the day after Jesus' crucifixion, which occurred on the Preparation Day (Friday, before the Sabbath), making this event happen on Saturday. The chief priests and Pharisees, who had been instrumental in Jesus' arrest and trial, were concerned about his claim to rise from the dead and approached Pilate to secure the tomb. This reflects the heightened tensions during the Passover season in first-century Jerusalem, where religious leaders sought to maintain control amid growing messianic expectations.
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