Mat 27:52 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 27:52-53: 27:52-53 tombs opened: Jesus’ climactic death inaugurated the Kingdom of God by breaking the powers of death and establishing the final resurrection (see Isa 26:19 ; Dan 12:2 ; 1 Cor 15:1-58 ; Col 1:18 ; Heb 2:14-15 ). • These godly ones either did not enter the city until after Jesus’ resurrection or they were not raised until then, with Jesus as the firstfruits (see 1 Cor 15:20 , 23 ; Col 1:18 ). If that is the case, Matthew has included this episode to form a more powerful commentary on the impact of Jesus’ death.

a27:52-53►

bIsa 26:19►

cDan 12:2►

d1 Cor 15:1-58►

eCol 1:18►

fHeb 2:14-15►

g1 Cor 15:20►

h23►

iCol 1:18►

‏ Matthew 27:52

Summary for Matt 27:52-53: 27:52-53 ^a tombs opened: Jesus’ climactic death inaugurated the Kingdom of God by breaking the powers of death and establishing the final resurrection (see Isa 26:19 ^b; Dan 12:2 ^c; 1 Cor 15:1-58 ^d; Col 1:18 ^e; Heb 2:14-15 ^f).

• These godly ones either did not enter the city until after Jesus’ resurrection or they were not raised until then, with Jesus as the firstfruits (see 1 Cor 15:20 ^g, 23 ^h; Col 1:18 ⁱ). If that is the case, Matthew has included this episode to form a more powerful commentary on the impact of Jesus’ death.