Matthew 27:63 Meaning and Explanation
“Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.”
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Read Full Chapter →The leaders recall Jesus' promise to rise after three days.
What Does Matthew 27:63 Mean?
The leaders remind Pilate that Jesus, whom they call a deceiver, had said while alive that He would rise again after three days. They remember His prediction even as His followers seem to have forgotten it.
It is a striking irony that His enemies recall the promise of resurrection more clearly than His friends. They take His words seriously enough to guard against them, yet only to oppose them. Their memory of the prophecy testifies that Jesus had plainly foretold His rising. By naming the third day, they unwittingly set the stage to confirm the very miracle they hope to prevent, that Christ would indeed rise as He said.
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What does Matthew 27:63 mean?
The leaders recall Jesus' promise to rise after three days.