He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.
What does Matthew 27:58 mean?
In the burial of Christ was nothing of pomp or solemnity. As Christ had not a house of his own, wherein to lay his head, while he lived, so he had not a grave of his own, wherein to lay his body, when he was dead.
Key themes
FulfillmentKingdom of heavenDiscipleshipTeaching
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Keep this verse inside Matthew 27:57-61 and alongside a few nearby related passages.