The great sabbath. The sepulchre sealed and watched. (Peculiar to St. Matthew.
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Matthew 27:62-66
Matthew 27:62-66
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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circumstances of it, concerning which observe, 1. The kindness and good
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