62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate.
62 Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
62 The next day, that is, after the day of Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate
62 After sundown, the high priests and Pharisees arranged a meeting with Pilate.
62 On the next day, which followed the Day of Preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees gathered together to Pilate,
62 The next day, on the Sabbath, the leading priests and Pharisees went to see Pilate.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 27:62
Commentary on Matthew 27:62-66
(Read Matthew 27:62-66)
On the Jewish sabbath, the chief priests and Pharisees, when they should have been at their devotions, were dealing with Pilate about securing the sepulchre. This was permitted that there might be certain proof of our Lord's resurrection. Pilate told them that they might secure the sepulchre as carefully as they could. They sealed the stone, and set a guard, and were satisfied that all needful care was taken. But to guard the sepulchre against the poor weak disciples was folly, because needless; while to think to guard it against the power of God, was folly, because fruitless, and to no purpose; yet they thought they dealt wisely. But the Lord took the wise in their own craftiness. Thus shall all the rage and the plans of Christ's enemies be made to promote his glory.