MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 27:50 yielded up his spirit. Even in death, Jesus maintains authority over his destiny (see John 10:17). While Jesus’ body remained on the cross and was then put in the tomb, his spirit went into the presence of God his Father (see Luke 23:43, Luke 23:46; also Ecclesiastes 12:7). In this way he became the pattern for believers who die after him (2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23).

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