Mat 27:62-66 | PNT | STEP | The next day . The Sabbath. That followed the day of preparation . "That is, the day before the sabbath" ( ).

‏ Matthew 27:62-66

The next day. The Sabbath.

That followed the day of preparation. "That is, the day before the sabbath" (Mr 15:42). Sir, we remember. These dignitaries had not forgotten the predictions of Christ that he would rise on the third day, even if his own disciples had. Until the third day. That is, until Sunday morning. Friday would be the first day. Ye have a watch. That is, ye can have a guard. He granted them a guard of Roman soldiers. Sealing the stone. A cord was stretched across the stone door and sealed at each end with wax. The seal would have to be broken to remove the stone.