Matthew 27:53
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 27
“And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.”Matthew 27:53
What Does Matthew 27:53 Mean?
Matthew 27:53 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 53 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Resurrection.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Matthew 27:53 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 4:5“Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,”Isaiah 48:2“For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name.”Nehemiah 11:1“And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.”Nehemiah 11:18“All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.”Acts 26:23“That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.”Revelation 11:2“But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.”Revelation 21:2“And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”Daniel 9:24“Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.”Revelation 22:19“And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.”
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