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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/27.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So they sealed the tomb and posted guards to protect it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So they went and made the tomb secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they went and secured the tomb by sealing the stone and posting the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having gone with the guard, they made the tomb secure, having sealed the stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they went and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone and setting the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they went and made the tomb secure with the guard, sealing the stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And they went and made the grave secure, and along with the guard they set a seal on the stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they went and made the grave secure, and along with the guard they set a seal on the stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they went and made the grave secure, and along with the guard they set a seal on the stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So they went and made the tomb secure, and along with [stationing] a guard of soldiers [to be on watch] they set a seal on the stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They went and secured the tomb by setting a seal on the stone and placing the guards.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they went and made the tomb secure by sealing the stone and setting the guard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, the guard being with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So they sealed it tight and placed soldiers there to guard it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, the guard being with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So they went to secure the tomb. They placed a seal on the stone and posted the soldiers on guard duty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So they left and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and leaving the guard on watch. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So they went and secured the tomb by putting a seal on the stone in the presence of the guards.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they went and secured the tomb by sealing the stone and posting the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So they went with the soldiers of the guard and made the tomb secure by sealing the stone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So they went with the guard and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So they went, and having sealed the stone, made the sepulcher secure with a watch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So they went and made the sepulchre secure, sealing the stone besides setting the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So they went with the guard and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they, having gone, made the grave secure, having sealed the stone, together with the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having gone with the guard, they made the tomb secure, having sealed the stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they, having gone, did make the sepulchre secure, having sealed the stone, together with the watch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they, having gone, rendered the tomb secure, having sealed the stone with the watch.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they departing, made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting guards. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, going out, they secured the sepulcher with guards, sealing the stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So they went and secured the tomb by fixing a seal to the stone and setting the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So they went with the guard and made the tomb secure by sealing the stone.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So they went and kept a watch at the tomb, and together with the guards they sealed the stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But they went to guard the tomb, and they together with the guards sealed the stone. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And they went and made the sepulcher safe, by placing a seal upon the stone, and setting the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And having gone, they secured the tomb, sealing the stone, with the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />So they went and made the sepulchre secure, putting a seal upon the stone, after placing the guard.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />accordingly they went, and having clapt a seal upon the stone, they posted a guard to secure the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So they went and made the sepulchre secure, sealing the stone besides setting the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, going, they made the sepulchre secure, sealing the stone, in connection with the guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />So they went and made the sepulchre safe, sealing the stone, and setting a guard <i>to watch it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/27-66.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=9076" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">The Guards at the Tomb</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">65</span>“You have a guard,” Pilate said. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” <span class="reftext">66</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuthentes (V-APP-NMP) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">they went and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5028.htm" title="5028: taphon (N-AMS) -- A burial-place, sepulcher, tomb, grave. Masculine from thapto; a grave."></a> <a href="/greek/805.htm" title="805: ēsphalisanto (V-AIM-3P) -- To make safe (secure, fast). From asphales; to render secure.">secured the tomb</a> <a href="/greek/4972.htm" title="4972: sphragisantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To seal, set a seal upon. From sphragis; to stamp for security or preservation; by implication, to keep secret, to attest.">by sealing</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: lithon (N-AMS) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.">stone</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">and posting</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2892.htm" title="2892: koustōdias (N-GFS) -- A guard, watch. Of Latin origin; custody, i.e. A Roman sentry.">guard.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Matthew 28:2-4</a></span><br />Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. / His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. / The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-38.htm">John 19:38-42</a></span><br />Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body. / Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. / So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-46.htm">Mark 15:46-47</a></span><br />So Joseph bought a linen cloth, took down the body of Jesus, wrapped it in the cloth, and placed it in a tomb that had been cut out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb. / Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-53.htm">Luke 23:53-56</a></span><br />Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid. / It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was beginning. / The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-1.htm">John 20:1-2</a></span><br />Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. / So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-24.htm">Acts 2:24</a></span><br />But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">1 Corinthians 15:3-4</a></span><br />For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, / that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Romans 6:4</a></span><br />We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a></span><br />For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a></span><br />He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Daniel 6:17</a></span><br />A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-38.htm">John 11:38-44</a></span><br />Jesus, once again deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. / “Take away the stone,” Jesus said. “Lord, by now he stinks,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man. “It has already been four days.” / Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-29.htm">Acts 13:29-30</a></span><br />When they had carried out all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. / But God raised Him from the dead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">1 Peter 3:18</a></span><br />For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20</a></span><br />Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So they went, and made the sepulcher sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.</p><p class="hdg">and made.</p><p class="hdg">sealing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Daniel 6:17</a></b></br> And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a></b></br> Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/matthew/27-64.htm">Body</a> <a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/matthew/27-65.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-13.htm">Posting</a> <a href="/matthew/26-12.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/matthew/27-65.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/daniel/12-4.htm">Seal</a> <a href="/daniel/12-9.htm">Sealed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-12.htm">Sealing</a> <a href="/matthew/27-65.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/job/31-25.htm">Secured</a> <a href="/matthew/27-64.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/matthew/27-64.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/matthew/16-23.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Stamp</a> <a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/matthew/27-65.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/27-65.htm">Tomb</a> <a href="/matthew/27-65.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/matthew/27-65.htm">Watchmen</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Body</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/matthew/28-11.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-13.htm">Posting</a> <a href="/mark/3-27.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/john/3-33.htm">Seal</a> <a href="/john/6-27.htm">Sealed</a> <a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">Sealing</a> <a href="/matthew/28-14.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/acts/7-24.htm">Secured</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/mark/7-9.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Stamp</a> <a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/matthew/28-12.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Tomb</a> <a href="/matthew/28-11.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/matthew/28-4.htm">Watchmen</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Judas hangs himself.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Pilate, admonished of his wife,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-33.htm">crucified;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">reviled;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">dies, and is buried;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">62. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">his tomb is sealed and watched.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So they went</b><br>This phrase indicates the immediate response of the chief priests and Pharisees after their meeting with Pilate. It reflects their urgency and determination to ensure that Jesus' body remained in the tomb. This action was taken on the Sabbath, highlighting their prioritization of securing the tomb over strict Sabbath observance.<p><b>and secured the tomb</b><br>The securing of the tomb was a measure taken to prevent any tampering with Jesus' body. This was in response to Jesus' prophecy that He would rise on the third day (<a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a>). The religious leaders feared that His disciples might steal the body and claim He had risen, thus they took steps to prevent this.<p><b>by sealing the stone</b><br>Sealing the stone involved placing a seal on the stone that covered the entrance of the tomb. This seal was likely a cord stretched across the stone and fastened with clay or wax, bearing an official mark. Breaking the seal would be a serious offense, indicating tampering. This act was meant to provide both a physical and legal barrier to any interference.<p><b>and posting the guard</b><br>A guard was stationed at the tomb to ensure that no one could steal the body. This guard was likely composed of Roman soldiers, given the involvement of Pilate, and their presence added an additional layer of security. The presence of Roman guards underscores the seriousness with which the authorities took the threat of Jesus' predicted resurrection. This also sets the stage for the miraculous events of the resurrection, as the presence of guards would make any human intervention highly unlikely.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_chief_priests_and_pharisees.htm">The Chief Priests and Pharisees</a></b><br>Religious leaders who were concerned about Jesus' prophecy of rising on the third day. They requested Pilate to secure the tomb.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a></b><br>The Roman governor who authorized the sealing of the tomb and the posting of guards to prevent Jesus' disciples from stealing His body.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tomb.htm">The Tomb</a></b><br>The burial place of Jesus, which was a new tomb hewn out of rock, belonging to Joseph of Arimathea.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_stone.htm">The Stone</a></b><br>A large stone rolled in front of the entrance of the tomb, which was sealed to prevent tampering.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_guard.htm">The Guard</a></b><br>Roman soldiers assigned to watch over the tomb to ensure that Jesus' body was not taken.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_human_efforts_against_god's_plan.htm">The Futility of Human Efforts Against God's Plan</a></b><br>Despite the religious leaders' and Pilate's efforts to secure the tomb, God's plan for Jesus' resurrection could not be thwarted. This teaches us that God's purposes will prevail regardless of human opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith_in_god's_promises.htm">The Importance of Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>The sealing of the tomb was an attempt to prevent the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy. As believers, we are called to trust in God's promises, knowing that He is faithful to fulfill them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Power of the Resurrection</a></b><br>The resurrection of Jesus is central to the Christian faith. It demonstrates God's power over death and assures us of our future resurrection and eternal life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_spiritual_complacency.htm">Guarding Against Spiritual Complacency</a></b><br>Just as the guards were posted to watch the tomb, we must be vigilant in guarding our hearts and minds against spiritual complacency and doubt.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(66) <span class= "bld">Sealing the stone.</span>--The opening of the tomb had been already closed by the stone which had been rolled so as to fill, or nearly fill, it. The sealing was probably effected by drawing one or more ropes across the stone and fastening either end to the rock with wax or cement of some kind.<p><span class= "bld">And setting a watch.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">with the guard.</span> What is meant is that the priests were not content to leave the work to the soldiers, but actually took part in it themselves.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 66.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So they</span> (<span class="greek">οἱ δὲ</span>, <span class="accented">and they</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>went.</span> They left the procurator's presence, relieved at having gained their request and precluded all fear of collusion. <span class="cmt_word">Sealing</span> <span class="cmt_word">the stone, and setting a watch</span> (<span class="greek">μετὰ τῆς</span> <span class="greek">κουστωδίας</span>, <span class="accented">with the watch</span>; <span class="accented">cum custodibus</span>). The last words are variously rendered. Thus: "scaled the stone by means of the watch" (Alford); "scaling the stone, the guard being with them" (Revised Version); "as well as having the watch" (Webster and Wilkinson); "in concert with the guard" (Morison). This last expositor has best seized the complex notion contained in the evangelist's language: "They made the sepulchre sure by sealing the stone in concert with the guard (and thereafter leaving the guard to keep watch)." The stone was sealed probably in this manner: a cord was passed round the stone that closed the mouth of the sepulchre to the two sides of the entrance; this was scaled with wax or prepared clay in the centre and at the ends, so that the stone could not be removed without breaking the seals or the cord (comp. <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Daniel 6:17</a>). Thus carefully did Christ's enemies obviate the possibility of any fraud or collusion; thus did they themselves prove unanswerably the truth and reality of the resurrection of that same Jesus whoso dead body they so carefully guarded. "Everywhere deceit recoils upon itself, and. against its will supports the truth. It was necessary for it to be believed that he died, and that he rose again, and that he was buried, and all these things are brought to pass by his enemies .... The proof of his resurrection has become incontrovertible by what ye [his enemies] have put forward. For because it was sealed, there was no unfair dealing. But if there was no unfair dealing, and the sepulchre was found empty, it is manifest that he is risen, plainly and incontrovertibly. Seest thou how even against their will they contend for the proof of the truth?" (St. Chrysostom, <span class="accented">in loc.</span>). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/27-66.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they went [and]</span><br /><span class="grk">πορευθέντες</span> <span class="translit">(poreuthentes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To travel, journey, go, die. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">secured the tomb</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠσφαλίσαντο</span> <span class="translit">(ēsphalisanto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_805.htm">Strong's 805: </a> </span><span class="str2">To make safe (secure, fast). From asphales; to render secure.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by sealing</span><br /><span class="grk">σφραγίσαντες</span> <span class="translit">(sphragisantes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4972.htm">Strong's 4972: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seal, set a seal upon. From sphragis; to stamp for security or preservation; by implication, to keep secret, to attest.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stone</span><br /><span class="grk">λίθον</span> <span class="translit">(lithon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and posting]</span><br /><span class="grk">μετὰ</span> <span class="translit">(meta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῆς</span> <span class="translit">(tēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">guard.</span><br /><span class="grk">κουστωδίας</span> <span class="translit">(koustōdias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2892.htm">Strong's 2892: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guard, watch. Of Latin origin; 'custody', i.e. A Roman sentry.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/27-66.htm">Matthew 27:66 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/27-66.htm">Matthew 27:66 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/27-66.htm">Matthew 27:66 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/27-66.htm">Matthew 27:66 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/27-66.htm">Matthew 27:66 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/27-66.htm">Matthew 27:66 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/27-66.htm">Matthew 27:66 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/27-66.htm">Matthew 27:66 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/27-66.htm">Matthew 27:66 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/27-66.htm">Matthew 27:66 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/27-66.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 27:66 So they went with the guard (Matt. 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