Matthew 27:53
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 27:53 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 27:53 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 27:53 — KJV
“And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.”
— Matthew 27:53 (KJV)
Matthew 27:53 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 27:53
“And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.”
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“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”
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“And it came to pass, when Moses went out unto the tabernacle, that all the people rose up, and stood every man at his tent door, and looked after Moses, until he was gone into the tabernacle.”
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“And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the people.”
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“So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city. flat: Heb. under it”
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